What is a pro or con of living in Townsend, Massachusettscompared to Elk Grove, California?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in Townsend.

What salary do I need to live in Townsend, Massachusetts copmared to Elk Grove, California?

A salary of $71,000 in Elk Grove, California could decrease to $60,983 in Townsend, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ELK GROVE vs. TOWNSEND
Cost of Living Comparison

Elk Grove, California vs. Townsend, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Townsend, Massachusetts is 14.1% cheaper than Elk Grove, California.

You would need a salary of $60,983 in Townsend, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Elk Grove, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Townsend, Massachusetts is cheaper than Elk Grove, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Townsend
than in Elk Grove, California

Elk Grove, CA vs. Townsend, MA

Compared to Elk Grove, Townsend is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

33.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

33.6% higher

Commute

16.8% lower

Health

8.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Elk Grove, California vs. Townsend, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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