Ames, Iowa vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 69.9% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $424,695 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Boston
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Ames, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  96.1% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  35.9% higher
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