Cost of Living Calculator - Brea, California vs Newton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 23.2% more expensive than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $92,427 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Newton
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs Newton, MA
Compared to Brea, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher

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