Cost of Living Calculator - Osage, Iowa vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 116.4% more expensive than Osage, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $108,181 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Osage, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Osage, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in Boston
than in Osage, Iowa
Osage, IA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Osage, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.4% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  563.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.2% higher
  Commute
  107.6% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.1% higher

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