Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Pasadena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pasadena, California is 62.3% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $81,135 in Pasadena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pasadena, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Pasadena
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Pasadena, CA
Compared to Lowell, Pasadena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower