Lowell, MA vs Methuen Town, MA

Lowell is moderately more affordable than Methuen Town, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Lowell scores 120 compared to 126 for Methuen Town, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Methuen Town can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lowell is $1,603/month compared to $1,610/month in Methuen Town — a 0% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lowell is more affordable at $395,100 median vs $472,200.

Median household income in Lowell is $76,205 compared to $103,270 in Methuen Town (-26.2%). While Methuen Town is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lowell spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.7% in Methuen Town.

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