Carlisle, Massachusetts vs. Acton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Acton, Massachusetts is 17.5% cheaper than Carlisle, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,236 in Acton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Carlisle, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Acton
than in Carlisle, Massachusetts
Carlisle, MA vs. Acton, MA
Compared to Carlisle, Acton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% lower
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher