West Bridgewater, Massachusetts vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 30.0% cheaper than West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,500 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
West Bridgewater, MA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to West Bridgewater, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% lower