Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Mountain View, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View, California is 143.5% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $121,747 in Mountain View, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
337% more expensive in Mountain View
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Mountain View, CA
Compared to Lowell, Mountain View is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  143.5% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  521.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  41.1% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower