Boston, Massachusetts vs. Waverly, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waverly, Iowa is 46.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $26,728 in Waverly, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waverly, Iowa is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Waverly
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Waverly, IA
Compared to Boston, Waverly is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  51.8% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.0% lower