Attleboro, MA vs Lowell, MA

Attleboro is moderately more affordable than Lowell, with a 5.6% lower cost of living index. Attleboro scores 113 compared to 120 for Lowell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lowell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Attleboro is $1,446/month compared to $1,603/month in Lowell — a 10% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Attleboro has cheaper rent, Lowell actually has lower median home values ($395,100 vs $409,100).

Median household income in Attleboro is $93,266 compared to $76,205 in Lowell (+22.4%). Attleboro offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Attleboro spend roughly 18.6% of their income on rent, less than the 25.2% in Lowell.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.4°F vs 50.1°F). Attleboro receives more rainfall at 47.6" per year compared to 40.9" in Lowell.