Boston, Massachusetts vs. Peosta, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peosta, Iowa is 39.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,346 in Peosta, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peosta, Iowa is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Peosta
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Peosta, IA
Compared to Boston, Peosta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  41.8% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower