Trenton, New Jersey vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 18.4% more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,204 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Lowell
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Trenton, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  357.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher