Stoneham, Massachusetts vs. Acton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Acton, Massachusetts is 4.6% more expensive than Stoneham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,300 in Acton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Stoneham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Stoneham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Acton
than in Stoneham, Massachusetts
Stoneham, MA vs. Acton, MA
Compared to Stoneham, Acton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher