Valparaiso, Indiana vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 106.3% more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $103,125 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Valparaiso, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Valparaiso, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Newton
than in Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN vs. Newton, MA
Compared to Valparaiso, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.3% 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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  367.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher