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


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 80.9% more expensive than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $126,658 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Newton
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Newton, MA
Compared to Modesto, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.9% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  249.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% higher

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