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WEST DES MOINES vs. BOSTON
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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Boston, Massachusetts
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The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
72.6%
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$413,985
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
72.6% higher
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11.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
159.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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30.8% higher
Commute
84.9% higher
Health
12.4% lower
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Personal
41.9% higher
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