Cost of Living Calculator - Poway, California vs Acton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Acton, Massachusetts is 14.2% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $85,820 in Acton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Acton
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs Acton, MA
Compared to Poway, Acton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher

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