What is a pro or con of living in New York, New Yorkcompared to Westford, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 80% more expensive in New York.

What salary do I need to live in New York, New York copmared to Westford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $80,000 in Westford, Massachusetts should increase to $93,862 in New York, New York (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.

WESTFORD vs. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison

Westford, Massachusetts vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 17.3% more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $93,862 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Westford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Westford, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
80% more expensive in New York
than in Westford, Massachusetts

Westford, MA vs. New York, NY

Compared to Westford, New York is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

23.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

40.8% higher

Commute

80.0% higher

Health

44.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Westford, Massachusetts vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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