Cost of Living Calculator - Jewell Junction, Iowa vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 100.0% more expensive than Jewell Junction, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $100,000 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Jewell Junction, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Jewell Junction, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
421% more expensive in Boston
than in Jewell Junction, Iowa
Jewell Junction, IA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Jewell Junction, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  100.0% 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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  425.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  96.4% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.7% higher

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