West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 95.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,694 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, 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
223% more expensive in Cambridge
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to West Des Moines, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
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  95.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  31.9% higher
  Commute
  34.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
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  Personal
  35.9% higher
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