Orange City, Iowa vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 88.2% more expensive than Orange City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $67,760 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Orange City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Boston
than in Orange City, Iowa
Orange City, IA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Orange City, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.2% 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
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  123.0% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.7% higher