Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Lowell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 34.9% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $101,148 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Lowell
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Lowell, MA
Compared to Indianapolis, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher