Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Lowell, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 53.1% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $23,463 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Lowell
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Lowell, MA
Compared to San Francisco, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.1% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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