West Springfield Town, Massachusetts vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 18.6% cheaper than West Springfield Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,693 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than West Springfield Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Des Moines
than in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts
West Springfield Town, MA vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to West Springfield Town, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% lower
      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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower