Somerset, Kentucky vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 47.4% more expensive than Somerset, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $88,417 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Somerset, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Lowell
than in Somerset, Kentucky
Somerset, KY vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Somerset, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.3% higher