Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Lowell, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 11.8% more expensive than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $83,862 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Lowell
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Lowell, MA
Compared to Salem, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.2% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.6% higher

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