Vista, California vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 22.3% cheaper than Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $62,144 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is cheaper than Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lowell
than in Vista, California
Vista, CA vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Vista, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher