Sebastopol, California vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 14.9% more expensive than Sebastopol, California.

You would need a salary of $86,194 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Sebastopol, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Sebastopol, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Newton
than in Sebastopol, California
Sebastopol, CA vs. Newton, MA
Compared to Sebastopol, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher