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Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Iowa vs Cambridge, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 120.7% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $165,534 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
420% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs Cambridge, MA
Compared to Des Moines, Cambridge is:
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  120.7% higher
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  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  473.2% higher
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  Utilities
  31.5% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
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  Personal
  37.1% higher
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