What is a pro or con of living in Des Moines, Washingtoncompared to Burlington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 23% cheaper in Des Moines.

What salary do I need to live in Des Moines, Washington copmared to Burlington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Burlington, Massachusetts could decrease to $44,595 in Des Moines, Washington (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Burlington, Massachusetts vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Washington is 10.8% cheaper than Burlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,595 in Des Moines, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Des Moines, Washington is cheaper than Burlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Burlington, Massachusetts

Burlington, MA vs. Des Moines, WA

Compared to Burlington, Des Moines is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.2% lower

Commute

43.0% higher

Health

0.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Burlington, Massachusetts vs. Des Moines, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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