Ankeny, Iowa vs. Devens, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Devens, Massachusetts is 30.6% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,293 in Devens, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Devens, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Devens
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Devens, MA
Compared to Ankeny, Devens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher