What is a pro or con of living in Newton, Massachusettscompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 251% more expensive in Newton.

What salary do I need to live in Newton, Massachusetts copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $136,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $281,618 in Newton, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STATE COLLEGE vs. NEWTON
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 107.1% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $281,618 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Newton
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Newton, MA

Compared to State College, Newton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

107.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

220.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

28.7% higher

Commute

36.9% higher

Health

29.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

26.0% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Newton, MA

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