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


The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 6.2% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $79,651 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to Lowell, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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