Cost of Living Calculator - Rock Valley, Iowa vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 87.5% more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $140,648 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Valley, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Boston
than in Rock Valley, Iowa
Rock Valley, IA vs Boston, MA
Compared to Rock Valley, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.5% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  119.7% higher
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.2% higher

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