Lowell, Indiana vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.5% more expensive than Lowell, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $33,148 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lowell, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lowell, Indiana
Lowell, IN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lowell, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
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  Personal
  4.2% higher
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