What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to West Chester, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 431% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to West Chester, Iowa?

A salary of $65,000 in West Chester, Iowa should increase to $140,833 in Boston, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST CHESTER vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

West Chester, Iowa vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 116.7% more expensive than West Chester, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $140,833 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than West Chester, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
431% more expensive in Boston
than in West Chester, Iowa

West Chester, IA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to West Chester, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

116.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,043.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.6% higher

Commute

77.4% higher

Health

24.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

30.7% higher

Cost of Food

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West Chester, Iowa vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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