Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Lowell, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 73.5% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $13,228 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Lowell
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Lowell, MA
Compared to Palo Alto, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.5% lower
      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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher

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