West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 26.7% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $126,659 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Lowell
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to West Lafayette, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.9% higher