Ayer, Massachusetts vs. Hawthorne, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hawthorne, California is 36.5% more expensive than Ayer, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $162,388 in Hawthorne, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ayer, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hawthorne, California is more expensive than Ayer, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Hawthorne
than in Ayer, Massachusetts
Ayer, MA vs. Hawthorne, CA
Compared to Ayer, Hawthorne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower