Seattle, Washington vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 31.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,118 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lowell
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Seattle, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% lower
      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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.5% higher
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher