Cost of Living Calculator - Council Bluffs, Iowa vs Worcester, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 28.5% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $64,242 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Worcester
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Council Bluffs, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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