What is a pro or con of living in Marlborough, Massachusettscompared to Newton, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 218% more expensive in Marlborough.

What salary do I need to live in Marlborough, Massachusetts copmared to Newton, Iowa?

A salary of $80,000 in Newton, Iowa should increase to $131,183 in Marlborough, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEWTON vs. MARLBOROUGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Newton, Iowa vs. Marlborough, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marlborough, Massachusetts is 64.0% more expensive than Newton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $131,183 in Marlborough, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Marlborough, Massachusetts is more expensive than Newton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Marlborough
than in Newton, Iowa

Newton, IA vs. Marlborough, MA

Compared to Newton, Marlborough is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

255.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.6% higher

Commute

47.6% higher

Health

14.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

26.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Newton, Iowa vs. Marlborough, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Newton, IA vs. Marlborough, MA

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