Haverhill, Massachusetts vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 32.7% cheaper than Haverhill, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $23,563 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Haverhill, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Haverhill, Massachusetts
Haverhill, MA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Haverhill, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  15.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower