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DES MOINES vs. CAMBRIDGE
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Des Moines, Iowa vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is
120.7%
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$176,569
in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
420% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Des Moines, Cambridge is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
120.7% higher
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Food
20.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
473.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
31.5% higher
Commute
28.1% higher
Health
12.9% lower
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Personal
37.1% higher
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