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


The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 25.1% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $83,209 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs Des Moines, IA
Compared to Worcester, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower

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