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


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 18.2% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,836 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, 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
29% more expensive in Worcester
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Worcester, MA
Compared to West Des Moines, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher

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