Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 16.2% more expensive than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $87,182 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Boston
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Des Moines, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.1% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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