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AMES vs. BOSTON
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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
$84,939
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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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
18.5% higher
Commute
96.1% higher
Health
25.7% lower
Taxes
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Personal
35.9% higher
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