Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 52.8% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $125,256 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Monterey
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Lowell, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% lower
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  63.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower