What is a pro or con of living in Newton, Massachusettscompared to Amherst, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 129% more expensive in Newton.

What salary do I need to live in Newton, Massachusetts copmared to Amherst, New Hampshire?

A salary of $50,000 in Amherst, New Hampshire should increase to $84,170 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.

AMHERST vs. NEWTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Amherst, New Hampshire vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 68.3% more expensive than Amherst, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $84,170 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Amherst, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Newton
than in Amherst, New Hampshire

Amherst, NH vs. Newton, MA

Compared to Amherst, Newton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

181.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.3% lower

Commute

1.0% lower

Health

7.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Amherst, New Hampshire vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Amherst, NH vs. Newton, MA

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