Acton, Massachusetts vs. Acton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Acton, California is 12.1% more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,063 in Acton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acton, California is more expensive than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Acton, CA
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs. Acton, CA
Compared to Acton, Acton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  78.2% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower