Greenfield, IN vs Lowell, IN

Greenfield is moderately more affordable than Lowell, with a 8.8% lower cost of living index. Greenfield scores 84 compared to 92 for Lowell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lowell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenfield is $1,128/month compared to $1,222/month in Lowell — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Greenfield is more affordable at $205,800 median vs $236,900.

Median household income in Greenfield is $74,949 compared to $83,125 in Lowell (-9.8%). While Lowell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenfield spend roughly 18.1% of their income on rent, more than the 17.6% in Lowell.