Waverly, Iowa vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 87.1% more expensive than Waverly, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $187,073 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waverly, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waverly, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Boston
than in Waverly, Iowa
Waverly, IA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Waverly, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.1% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  107.6% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% higher