Walnut Creek, California vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 5.1% more expensive than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $78,830 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Newton
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Newton, MA
Compared to Walnut Creek, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher