Newton, Massachusetts vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 33.5% more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,739 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Redwood City, CA
Compared to Newton, Redwood City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower