Newton, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 19.3% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,641 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Seattle
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Newton, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.8% lower
  Commute
  38.3% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower