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

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 72.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $345,060 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, 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
132% more expensive in Boston
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Boston, MA
Compared to West Des Moines, Boston is:
  Homeowner
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  72.6% higher
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  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.0% higher
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  Utilities
  30.8% higher
  Commute
  84.9% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
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  Personal
  41.9% higher
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