Lowell, Massachusetts vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 118.9% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $656,594 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
240% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Lowell, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.9% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  390.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  46.0% higher
  Health
  33.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower