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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 61.2% cheaper than Lincoln, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,091 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Lincoln, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Lincoln, Massachusetts
Lincoln, MA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Lincoln, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% lower
      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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.7% lower

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