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


The cost of living in Vista, California is 28.7% more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $96,550 in Vista, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vista, California is more expensive than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Vista
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Vista, CA
Compared to Lowell, Vista is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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