West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Andover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Andover, Massachusetts is 73.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $129,753 in Andover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Andover, Massachusetts is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Andover
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Andover, MA
Compared to West Des Moines, Andover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.0% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  52.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher