Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs West Des Moines, Iowa


The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 40.4% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,701 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Waltham, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.3% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  14.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% lower

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