Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 278.0% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $309,953 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
666% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Lowell, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  278.0% 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
  17.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  925.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% lower
  Commute
  43.2% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower