Andover, Massachusetts vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 48.8% cheaper than Andover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,378 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Andover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, MA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Andover, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower