Lowell, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 87.8% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $140,830 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in San Jose
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Lowell, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.8% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  53.8% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower