Newton, Massachusetts vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 16.5% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,775 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Newton, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower