What is a pro or con of living in Franklin Town, Massachusettscompared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 107% more expensive in Franklin Town.

What salary do I need to live in Franklin Town, Massachusetts copmared to West Des Moines, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in West Des Moines, Iowa should increase to $76,828 in Franklin Town, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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WEST DES MOINES vs. FRANKLIN TOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Franklin Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin Town, Massachusetts is 53.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $76,828 in Franklin Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Franklin Town, 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
107% more expensive in Franklin Town
than in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, IA vs. Franklin Town, MA

Compared to West Des Moines, Franklin Town is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

87.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

29.1% higher

Commute

81.9% higher

Health

12.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

27.3% higher

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West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Franklin Town, Massachusetts

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