Newton, Massachusetts vs. Downey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downey, California is 26.6% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,676 in Downey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Downey, California is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Downey
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Downey, CA
Compared to Newton, Downey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  59.5% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower