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


The cost of living in Fall River, Massachusetts is 15.3% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $34,589 in Fall River, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fall River, 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
26% more expensive in Fall River
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Fall River, MA
Compared to West Des Moines, Fall River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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