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BOSTON vs. WEST DES MOINES
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Boston, Massachusetts vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
42.0%
cheaper
than Boston, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$52,158
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Boston, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
42.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
10.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
61.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
23.5% lower
Commute
45.9% lower
Health
14.2% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
29.5% lower
Cost of Food
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