Cost of living in Lowell

In Lowell, United States, a family of four typically needs around $6579 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $2454 monthly.

How expensive is Lowell compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, Lowell is 72% more expensive overall.

How does Lowell compare to your city?

Lowell is 39% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Lowell is, on average, 39% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Lowell?

Who is Lowell a good fit for?

Lowell tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is Lowell so expensive?

The primary driver of expense in Lowell is the high cost of rent and utilities, which significantly impacts overall living expenses.

Is food expensive in Lowell?

Yes, food costs in Lowell are 35% higher than the European benchmark.

Is public transport affordable in Lowell?

Public transport in Lowell is 31% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
2454 $
Without Rent
867 $
Rent & Utilities
1587 $
Food
643 $
Transport
51 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3949 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
116.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 22.4 $
Dinner 110 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.98 $
Capuccino 4.53 $
Coke, 330ml 2.6 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.85 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.19 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.07 $
Eggs, 12 pack 2.98 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.7 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.77 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 21.5 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.05 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.3 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.84 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.86 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 4.43 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 3.23 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.51 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.25 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 13.5 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.73 $
Cigarette pack 11 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 1.24 $
Monthly Pass 54.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.91 $
Taxi, 8 km 16.8 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 159 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 7.9 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 5.72 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.09 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.95 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 171 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 264 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 59.4 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,339 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 3,161 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,428 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,668 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 3,533 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 4,546 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,949 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.59%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 39.8 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.7 $
Haircut 18.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 73.3 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 52.8 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,407 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 23,426 $

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Lowell vs George Town (George Town is 48% more expensive)
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Lowell vs Nassau (Nassau is 12% more expensive) Lowell vs Freeport (Freeport is 11% less expensive)
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Lowell vs Port Vila (Port Vila is 4% less expensive) Lowell vs Luganville (Luganville is 24% more expensive)
United States
Lowell vs New York City (New York City is 65% more expensive) Lowell vs Los Angeles (Los Angeles is 30% more expensive) Lowell vs Chicago (Chicago is 9% more expensive) Lowell vs Houston (Houston is 8% less expensive) Lowell vs Phoenix (Phoenix is 3% less expensive) Lowell vs Philadelphia (Philadelphia is 4% more expensive) Lowell vs San Antonio (San Antonio is 11% less expensive) Lowell vs San Diego (San Diego is 36% more expensive) Lowell vs Dallas (Dallas is 4% more expensive) Lowell vs San Jose (San Jose is 50% more expensive)
Canada
Lowell vs Toronto (Toronto is 5% more expensive) Lowell vs Montreal (Montreal is 20% less expensive) Lowell vs Calgary (Calgary is 12% less expensive) Lowell vs Ottawa (Ottawa is 9% less expensive) Lowell vs Edmonton (Edmonton is 27% less expensive) Lowell vs Winnipeg (Winnipeg is 29% less expensive) Lowell vs Mississauga (Mississauga is 1% more expensive) Lowell vs Vancouver (Vancouver is 8% more expensive) Lowell vs Brampton (Brampton is 13% less expensive) Lowell vs Hamilton (Hamilton is 12% less expensive)
Barbados
Lowell vs Bridgetown (Bridgetown is 45% less expensive) Lowell vs Holetown (Holetown is 43% less expensive)
Panama
Lowell vs Panama City (Panama City is 44% less expensive) Lowell vs Colon (Colon is 52% less expensive) Lowell vs Tocumen (Tocumen is 50% less expensive) Lowell vs Santiago de Veraguas (Santiago de Veraguas is 57% less expensive) Lowell vs David (David is 66% less expensive) Lowell vs La Chorrera (La Chorrera is 61% less expensive) Lowell vs Balboa (Balboa is 49% less expensive) Lowell vs Pacora (Pacora is 49% less expensive) Lowell vs Chitre (Chitre is 56% less expensive) Lowell vs Penonome (Penonome is 55% less expensive)
Saint Kitts And Nevis
Lowell vs Basseterre (Basseterre is 49% less expensive) Lowell vs Cayon (Cayon is 49% less expensive)
Cuba
Lowell vs Havana (Havana is 58% less expensive) Lowell vs Santiago de Cuba (Santiago de Cuba is 42% less expensive) Lowell vs Holguin (Holguin is 48% less expensive) Lowell vs Camaguey (Camaguey is 38% less expensive) Lowell vs Santa Clara (Santa Clara is 57% less expensive) Lowell vs Bayamo (Bayamo is 52% less expensive) Lowell vs Guantanamo (Guantanamo is 37% less expensive) Lowell vs Las Tunas (Las Tunas is 37% less expensive) Lowell vs Pinar del Rio (Pinar del Rio is 55% less expensive) Lowell vs Cienfuegos (Cienfuegos is 64% less expensive)
Costa Rica
Lowell vs San Jose (San Jose is 50% less expensive) Lowell vs Limon (Limon is 51% less expensive) Lowell vs Liberia (Liberia is 63% less expensive) Lowell vs Alajuela (Alajuela is 50% less expensive) Lowell vs Puntarenas (Puntarenas is 48% less expensive) Lowell vs Cartago (Cartago is 61% less expensive) Lowell vs Heredia (Heredia is 49% less expensive) Lowell vs Tamarindo (Tamarindo is 31% less expensive) Lowell vs Santa Teresa (Santa Teresa is 47% less expensive)
Saint Lucia
Lowell vs Castries (Castries is 53% less expensive) Lowell vs Vieux Fort (Vieux Fort is 51% less expensive)
Jamaica
Lowell vs Kingston (Kingston is 46% less expensive) Lowell vs Spanish Town (Spanish Town is 68% less expensive) Lowell vs Montego Bay (Montego Bay is 59% less expensive) Lowell vs Half Way Tree (Half Way Tree is 53% less expensive) Lowell vs May Pen (May Pen is 67% less expensive) Lowell vs Mandeville (Mandeville is 60% less expensive) Lowell vs Old Harbour (Old Harbour is 65% less expensive) Lowell vs Linstead (Linstead is 57% less expensive) Lowell vs Savanna-la-Mar (Savanna-la-Mar is 54% less expensive) Lowell vs Port Antonio (Port Antonio is 53% less expensive)
El Salvador
Lowell vs San Salvador (San Salvador is 51% less expensive) Lowell vs Santa Ana (Santa Ana is 71% less expensive) Lowell vs Soyapango (Soyapango is 52% less expensive) Lowell vs San Miguel (San Miguel is 56% less expensive) Lowell vs Mejicanos (Mejicanos is 53% less expensive) Lowell vs Apopa (Apopa is 53% less expensive) Lowell vs Santa Tecla (Santa Tecla is 51% less expensive) Lowell vs Ahuachapan (Ahuachapan is 41% less expensive) Lowell vs Usulutan (Usulutan is 56% less expensive) Lowell vs Sonsonate (Sonsonate is 64% less expensive)
Antigua And Barbuda
Lowell vs St. John's (St. John's is 56% less expensive) Lowell vs All Saints (All Saints is 56% less expensive)
Grenada
Lowell vs St. George's (St. George's is 57% less expensive) Lowell vs Grenville (Grenville is 57% less expensive)
Dominica
Lowell vs Roseau (Roseau is 59% less expensive) Lowell vs Portsmouth (Portsmouth is 54% less expensive)
Saint Vincent
Lowell vs Kingstown (Kingstown is 60% less expensive) Lowell vs Georgetown (Georgetown is 59% less expensive)
Belize
Lowell vs Belize City (Belize City is 64% less expensive) Lowell vs San Ignacio (San Ignacio is 56% less expensive) Lowell vs Belmopan (Belmopan is 70% less expensive) Lowell vs San Pedro Town (San Pedro Town is 46% less expensive) Lowell vs Caye Caulker (Caye Caulker is 36% less expensive)
Guatemala
Lowell vs Guatemala City (Guatemala City is 59% less expensive) Lowell vs Mixco (Mixco is 74% less expensive) Lowell vs Coban (Coban is 63% less expensive) Lowell vs Quetzaltenango (Quetzaltenango is 68% less expensive) Lowell vs Jalapa (Jalapa is 63% less expensive) Lowell vs San Miguel Petapa (San Miguel Petapa is 63% less expensive) Lowell vs Momostenango (Momostenango is 64% less expensive) Lowell vs Mazatenango (Mazatenango is 65% less expensive) Lowell vs Flores (Flores is 65% less expensive) Lowell vs Panajachel (Panajachel is 68% less expensive)
Honduras
Lowell vs Tegucigalpa (Tegucigalpa is 66% less expensive) Lowell vs San Pedro Sula (San Pedro Sula is 58% less expensive) Lowell vs Choloma (Choloma is 76% less expensive) Lowell vs La Ceiba (La Ceiba is 74% less expensive) Lowell vs El Progreso (El Progreso is 64% less expensive) Lowell vs Villanueva (Villanueva is 65% less expensive) Lowell vs Comayagua (Comayagua is 71% less expensive) Lowell vs Puerto Cortes (Puerto Cortes is 71% less expensive) Lowell vs Yoro (Yoro is 70% less expensive) Lowell vs La Lima (La Lima is 65% less expensive)
Dominican Republic
Lowell vs Santiago de los Caballeros (Santiago de los Caballeros is 68% less expensive) Lowell vs Santo Domingo (Santo Domingo is 57% less expensive) Lowell vs Puerto Plata (Puerto Plata is 69% less expensive) Lowell vs Higuey (Higuey is 69% less expensive) Lowell vs La Vega (La Vega is 77% less expensive) Lowell vs San Cristobal (San Cristobal is 66% less expensive) Lowell vs San Pedro de Macoris (San Pedro de Macoris is 70% less expensive) Lowell vs San Francisco de Macoris (San Francisco de Macoris is 79% less expensive) Lowell vs San Juan de la Maguana (San Juan de la Maguana is 75% less expensive) Lowell vs Bonao (Bonao is 78% less expensive)
Nicaragua
Lowell vs Managua (Managua is 68% less expensive) Lowell vs Leon (Leon is 74% less expensive) Lowell vs Masaya (Masaya is 71% less expensive) Lowell vs Matagalpa (Matagalpa is 78% less expensive) Lowell vs Chinandega (Chinandega is 74% less expensive) Lowell vs Esteli (Esteli is 76% less expensive) Lowell vs Granada (Granada is 72% less expensive) Lowell vs Jinotega (Jinotega is 81% less expensive) Lowell vs Juigalpa (Juigalpa is 73% less expensive) Lowell vs San Juan del Sur (San Juan del Sur is 64% less expensive)