Newtown, Connecticut vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 12.0% more expensive than Newtown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $55,985 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Newtown, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Newtown, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Boston
than in Newtown, Connecticut
Newtown, CT vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Newtown, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher