Newark, California vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 21.5% cheaper than Newark, California.

You would need a salary of $133,528 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Newark, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Boston
than in Newark, California
Newark, CA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Newark, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher