Plano, Texas vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 4.9% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $52,475 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
93% more expensive in Lowell
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Plano, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.7% higher