Cost of Living Calculator - Blue Grass, Iowa vs Worcester, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 16.9% more expensive than Blue Grass, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,457 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Grass, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Blue Grass, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Worcester
than in Blue Grass, Iowa
Blue Grass, IA vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Blue Grass, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  15.6% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher

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