Stamford, Connecticut vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 18.7% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $176,341 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Lowell
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Stamford, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  30.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher