Des Moines, Iowa vs. Holyoke, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Holyoke, Massachusetts is 18.9% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,466 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Holyoke, Massachusetts is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Holyoke
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Holyoke, MA
Compared to Des Moines, Holyoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher