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WORCESTER vs. WEST DES MOINES
Cost of Living Comparison
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Worcester, Massachusetts vs. West Des Moines, Iowa
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is
15.4%
cheaper
than Worcester, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$42,293
in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is
cheaper
than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Worcester, West Des Moines is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
15.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
5.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
16.9% lower
Commute
25.3% lower
Health
6.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
14.2% lower
Cost of Food
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