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


The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 51.3% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $24,351 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Lowell
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa_Clara, CA vs Lowell, MA
Compared to Santa_Clara, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.3% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% higher
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher

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