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


The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 72.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $86,333 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, 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
139% more expensive in Medford
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Medford, MA
Compared to West Des Moines, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% higher
  Commute
  58.2% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.0% higher

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