What is a pro or con of living in Johnston, Iowacompared to Chicopee, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Johnston.

What salary do I need to live in Johnston, Iowa copmared to Chicopee, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Chicopee, Massachusetts should increase to $52,280 in Johnston, Iowa (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHICOPEE vs. JOHNSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicopee, Massachusetts vs. Johnston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnston, Iowa is 4.6% more expensive than Chicopee, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,280 in Johnston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Johnston, Iowa is more expensive than Chicopee, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Johnston
than in Chicopee, Massachusetts

Chicopee, MA vs. Johnston, IA

Compared to Chicopee, Johnston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.7% lower

Commute

10.8% lower

Health

12.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

9.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Chicopee, Massachusetts vs. Johnston, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chicopee, MA vs. Johnston, IA

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