Natick, Massachusetts vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 40.7% cheaper than Natick, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,480 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Natick, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Natick, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Natick, Massachusetts
Natick, MA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Natick, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.0% lower