Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Iowa, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa, Louisiana is 17.5% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,246 in Iowa, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa, Louisiana is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Iowa
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Iowa, LA
Compared to Worcester, Iowa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower