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


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 22.7% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,354 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Salinas
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Lowell, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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)
  70.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  63.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower

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