Murrieta, California vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 14.6% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $42,724 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lowell
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Murrieta, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% lower
      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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher