Des Moines, Iowa vs. Groton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Groton, Massachusetts is 80.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,025 in Groton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Groton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in Groton
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Groton, MA
Compared to Des Moines, Groton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.1% higher
      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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% higher
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  39.0% higher