Cost of Living Calculator - Rockaway borough, New Jersey vs Newton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 72.7% more expensive than Rockaway borough, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $158,860 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockaway borough, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rockaway borough, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
201% more expensive in Newton
than in Rockaway borough, New Jersey
Rockaway Borough, NJ vs Newton, MA
Compared to Rockaway Borough, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  24.6% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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