Cost of Living Calculator - Long Beach, California vs Lowell, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 28.0% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $53,992 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lowell
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs Lowell, MA
Compared to Long Beach, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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