Cost of Living Calculator - Wellesley, Massachusetts vs Newark, California


The cost of living in Newark, California is 17.2% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,066 in Newark, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, California is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Newark
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs Newark, CA
Compared to Wellesley, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% lower
      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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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