Cost of Living Calculator - Lowell, Massachusetts vs Santa Barbara, California


The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 90.3% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $142,729 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
276% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Lowell, Santa Barbara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  90.3% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  304.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  28.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower

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