Newton, Massachusetts vs. Westwood, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westwood, Massachusetts is 15.2% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,376 in Westwood, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westwood, Massachusetts is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Westwood
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Westwood, MA
Compared to Newton, Westwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower