Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Lowell, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 51.9% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $113,893 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Lowell
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Lowell, MA
Compared to Springfield, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.0% higher

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