Des Moines, Iowa vs. Billerica, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Billerica, Massachusetts is 69.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $84,562 in Billerica, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Billerica, Massachusetts is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Billerica
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Billerica, MA
Compared to Des Moines, Billerica is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.1% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  215.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  39.5% higher