| Measure | LowellMassachusetts, United States Remove Lowell |
|---|---|
| Scores (out of 10) | |
| Overall score | 6.1 |
| Connector Score | 7.7 |
| Safety | 6.3 |
| Affordability | 4.5 |
| Transportation | 7.0 |
| Car-free friendliness | 5.5 |
| Walkability | 8.0 |
| Things to do | 6.2 |
| Food & dining | 5.7 |
| Places to stay | 6.0 |
| Nature & outdoors | 3.5 |
| Scenic value | 5.3 |
| Family friendliness | 4.8 |
| Solo-traveler friendliness | 6.1 |
| Nightlife | 4.7 |
| Remote-work friendliness | 5.4 |
| Road-trip convenience | 6.5 |
| Train-trip convenience | 1.0 |
| Bus-trip convenience | 1.5 |
| Cost (per person per day, USD) | |
| Budget | $133 |
| Mid-range | $195 |
| Luxury | $332 |
| Living there | |
| Cost of living index (national = 100) | 120 |
| Typical 1-bedroom rent | $2,100 |
| Median home price | $525,000 |
| Population | 116K |
| Getting there | |
| Accessible by | Drive Airport |
| Car recommended | — |
| Character | |
| Best for | History |
| Known for | Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Food scene, Live music, Shopping |
| When to go | Peak: Late spring through fall |
Scores and costs are estimates from public data and our own research; check the city pages for sources and dates.