Newton, Massachusetts vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 41.5% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $116,979 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Newton, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  21.7% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower