Cost of Living Calculator - Menlo Park, California vs Newton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 41.5% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $29,273 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Newton
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo_Park, CA vs Newton, MA
Compared to Menlo_Park, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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