Lowell, MA vs Taunton, MA

Taunton is moderately more affordable than Lowell, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Lowell scores 120 compared to 106 for Taunton, 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 Lowell is $1,603/month compared to $1,269/month in Taunton — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Taunton is more affordable at $388,200 median vs $395,100.

Median household income in Lowell is $76,205 compared to $79,715 in Taunton (-4.4%). Taunton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lowell spend roughly 25.2% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in Taunton.

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