Lowell, Massachusetts vs. South Bend, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 34.5% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,751 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in South Bend
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. South Bend, IN
Compared to Lowell, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% lower