Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Storm Lake, Iowa


The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 51.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $24,153 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Storm Lake
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Storm_Lake, IA
Compared to Boston, Storm_Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  54.6% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.3% lower

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