Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 97.8% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,212 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
242% more expensive in Newton
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Newton, MA
Compared to Worcester, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.8% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  327.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher