Cost of Living Calculator - Decorah, Iowa vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 81.1% more expensive than Decorah, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,555 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Decorah, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Decorah, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Boston
than in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah, IA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Decorah, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  250.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  120.8% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.9% higher

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