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


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 18.9% more expensive than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $89,151 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Newton
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs Newton, MA
Compared to Poway, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher

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