Doon, Iowa vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 92.5% more expensive than Doon, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $96,236 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Doon, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Doon, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Boston
than in Doon, Iowa
Doon, IA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Doon, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.5% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  466.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  109.9% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.6% higher