South Burlington, Vermont vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 5.1% more expensive than South Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $78,857 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than South Burlington, Vermont
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% more expensive in Lowell
than in South Burlington, Vermont
South Burlington, VT vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to South Burlington, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  29.7% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher