Lowell, IN vs Middlebury, IN

Middlebury is moderately more affordable than Lowell, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Lowell scores 92 compared to 84 for Middlebury, 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 Lowell is $1,222/month compared to $1,072/month in Middlebury — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Middlebury is more affordable at $230,300 median vs $236,900.

Median household income in Lowell is $83,125 compared to $81,094 in Middlebury (+2.5%). Lowell does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Lowell spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in Middlebury.