Lake Grove, New York vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 52.3% more expensive than Lake Grove, New York.

You would need a salary of $76,154 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Grove, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lake Grove, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Newton
than in Lake Grove, New York
Lake Grove, NY vs. Newton, MA
Compared to Lake Grove, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.3% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  28.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% higher