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


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 23.6% more expensive than Hayward, California.

You would need a salary of $184,168 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hayward, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hayward, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Newton
than in Hayward, California
Hayward, CA vs Newton, MA
Compared to Hayward, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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