City Intelligence
Lowell, MA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Lowell.
COL Index
113
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,700
Home price
$460,000
Population
115,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Lowell.
Affordability
24/100
Weak
24
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
52/100
Moderate
52
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Lowell
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $271,090 | 100 | 80 |
| PMO Director | $214,960 | 100 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $214,960 | 100 | 80 |
| Senior Program Manager | $214,960 | 100 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $183,350 | 91 | 60 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $206,610 | 99 | 80 |
| Sales Manager | $206,610 | 99 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $166,090 | 84 | 92 |
| Data Scientist | $132,040 | 72 | 92 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $122,550 | 69 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Lowell has the local purchasing power of approximately $88,500 in a national-average city.