Batavia, Illinois vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 103.8% more expensive than Batavia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $305,735 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Batavia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Batavia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Newton
than in Batavia, Illinois
Batavia, IL vs. Newton, MA
Compared to Batavia, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.8% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  254.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% higher