Iowa City, Iowa vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 20.5% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $66,290 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Worcester
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Iowa City, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher