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


The cost of living in Santa Rosa, California is 23.9% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $148,716 in Santa Rosa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Santa Rosa, CA
Compared to Lowell, Santa Rosa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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