Chelsea, Massachusetts vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 39.4% cheaper than Chelsea, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,537 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelsea, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Chelsea, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Chelsea, Massachusetts
Chelsea, MA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Chelsea, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% lower