Which place is cheaper, Niagara Falls or Newton?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Newton and Niagara Falls can help you decide which place is right for you.
Newton, a large suburb of Boston, consists of 13 villages or neighborhoods: Auburndale, Chestnut Hill, Lower Falls, Newton Centre, Newton Corner, Newton Highlands, Newtonville, Nonantum, Oak Hill, Thompsonville, Upper Falls, Waban, and West Newton. It's a good sized city with a population of over 80,000. Each village has its own historical and architectural character. Many of the villages were founded around railroad stations when the Boston & Worcester line opened in 1833 along the north side of the city. Another railroad line started along the south side of town in 1851. It's now the "D" line of the MBTA's Green Line. Walking tours of most villages are available and recommended for history buffs.
Niagara Falls, Ontario sits on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, across the border from Niagara Falls, New York. Together these cities have claimed themselves to be the "Honeymoon Capital of the World" a status that is probably little more than a marketing ploy. That said, Niagara Falls, Ontario, is perhaps a quainter and more natural version of its American counterpart. The town has existed as a tourist destination for hundreds of years, with its main attraction, obviously, being Niagara Falls. Today, millions of visitors come to see the falls every year. It's truly an impressive sight, and there is no shortage of entertainment options while you're in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Camping Tours in United States of America, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in United States of America, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada, and The Best Camping Tours in Canada.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Newton is $147, while the average daily cost in Niagara Falls is $122. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Newton and Niagara Falls in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Niagara Falls:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Niagara Falls.
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Niagara Falls are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Niagara Falls are as follows:
Also in Niagara Falls, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Newton and Niagara Falls, we can see that Newton is more expensive. And not only is Niagara Falls much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Niagara Falls would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Niagara Falls and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Newton would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Newton than you might in Niagara Falls.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Newton Expensive? and Is Niagara Falls Expensive?.
Newton has a larger population, and is about 3% larger than the population of Niagara Falls. When comparing the sizes of Newton and Niagara Falls, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Niagara Falls and Newton during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Newton is generally around the same temperature as Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Newton average around 73°F (23°C), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Niagara Falls, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Newton. In the summer, Newton often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Niagara Falls. Newton gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 306 hours of full sun.
Newton usually gets more rain in July than Niagara Falls. Newton gets 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Newton and Niagara Falls.
Newton is around the same temperature as Niagara Falls in the autumn. The daily temperature in Newton averages around 54°F (12°C) in October, and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
Newton usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during autumn. Newton gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 148 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Newton usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. Newton gets 3.3 inches (84 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Newton as well as Niagara Falls.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Niagara Falls. It's quite cold in Newton in the winter. In the winter, Newton is much warmer than Niagara Falls. Typically, the winter temperatures in Newton in January average around 29°F (-2°C), and Niagara Falls averages at about -4°C (26°F).
In the winter, Newton often gets more sunshine than Niagara Falls. Newton gets 153 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Niagara Falls receives 89 hours of full sun.
Newton usually gets more rain in January than Niagara Falls. Newton gets 3.4 inches (87 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Niagara Falls and Newton are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Newton is generally around the same temperature as Niagara Falls. Daily temperatures in Newton average around 48°F (9°C), and Niagara Falls fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
It's quite sunny in Niagara Falls. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Newton. Newton usually receives more sunshine than Niagara Falls during spring. Newton gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Niagara Falls receives 203 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Newton usually receives more rain than Niagara Falls. Newton gets 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rain, while Niagara Falls receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Newton | Niagara Falls | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) | -4°C (26°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
Feb | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) | -3°C (28°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
Mar | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 inches (95 mm) | 2°C (36°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Apr | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) | 10°C (49°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) | 15°C (59°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
Jun | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) | 20°C (68°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
Jul | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) | 23°C (74°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
Aug | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) | 22°C (72°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
Sep | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) | 18°C (65°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
Oct | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) | 12°C (54°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Nov | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 inches (108 mm) | 6°C (43°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Dec | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) | -0°C (31°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |