Downey, California vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 24.9% cheaper than Downey, California.

You would need a salary of $37,541 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Downey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Downey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lowell
than in Downey, California
Downey, CA vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Downey, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher