Newton, Massachusetts vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 15.9% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,063 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Poway
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Newton, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower