Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 73.3% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $260,000 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Boston
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Bettendorf, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.3% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  186.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% higher
  Commute
  69.4% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.5% higher