Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Los Osos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Osos, California is 26.4% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $63,188 in Los Osos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Osos, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Los Osos
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Los Osos, CA
Compared to Lowell, Los Osos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.6% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower