Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, Massachusetts vs Pittsburg, California


The cost of living in Pittsburg, California is 38.3% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $69,127 in Pittsburg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburg, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Pittsburg
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Pittsburg, CA
Compared to Lowell, Pittsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  37.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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