What is a pro or con of living in Newton, Massachusettscompared to Southborough, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 50% more expensive in Newton.

What salary do I need to live in Newton, Massachusetts copmared to Southborough, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Southborough, Massachusetts should increase to $68,433 in Newton, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTHBOROUGH vs. NEWTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Southborough, Massachusetts vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 36.9% more expensive than Southborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,433 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Southborough, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Southborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Newton
than in Southborough, Massachusetts

Southborough, MA vs. Newton, MA

Compared to Southborough, Newton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

0.4% higher

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Southborough, Massachusetts vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Southborough, MA vs. Newton, MA

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