Which place is cheaper, Newton or Ponce?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Ponce and Newton can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Camping Tours in United States of America, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in United States of America.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Ponce is $205, while the average daily cost in Newton is $147. 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 Ponce and Newton in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ponce and Newton, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Newton much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ponce is in Caribbean Islands and Newton is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Newton would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Newton 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce than you might in Newton.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ponce Expensive? and Is Newton Expensive?.
Ponce has a larger population, and is about 80% larger than the population of Newton. When comparing the sizes of Ponce and Newton, 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.
Newton has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ponce experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer brings many poeple to Ponce as well as Newton. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Ponce is a little warmer than Newton. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ponce in July average around 28°C (83°F), and Newton averages at about 73°F (23°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Newton. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. In the summer, Ponce often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Newton. Ponce gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Newton receives 304 hours of full sun.
Ponce usually gets more rain in July than Newton. Ponce gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Newton receives 2.9 inches (74 mm) of rain this time of the year.
Both Newton and Ponce are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
In October, Ponce is generally much warmer than Newton. Daily temperatures in Ponce average around 28°C (82°F), and Newton fluctuates around 54°F (12°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. Ponce usually receives more sunshine than Newton during autumn. Ponce gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Newton receives 194 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It's quite rainy in Ponce. In October, Ponce usually receives more rain than Newton. Ponce gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Newton receives 3.3 inches (84 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Newton and Ponce during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Newton in the winter. Ponce is much warmer than Newton in the winter. The daily temperature in Ponce averages around 25°C (77°F) in January, and Newton fluctuates around 29°F (-2°C).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. In the winter, Ponce often gets more sunshine than Newton. Ponce gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Newton receives 153 hours of full sun.
Ponce usually gets less rain in January than Newton. Ponce gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Newton receives 3.4 inches (87 mm) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Ponce and Newton. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
In the spring, Ponce is much warmer than Newton. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ponce in April average around 26°C (79°F), and Newton averages at about 48°F (9°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Newton this time of the year. In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ponce usually receives more sunshine than Newton during spring. Ponce gets 272 hours of sunny skies, while Newton receives 225 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ponce usually receives less rain than Newton. Ponce gets 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Newton receives 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
Ponce | Newton | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 inches (87 mm) |
Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 inches (94 mm) |
Mar | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 38°F (4°C) | 3.7 inches (95 mm) |
Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 inches (89 mm) |
May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (74 mm) |
Aug | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 inches (82 mm) |
Sep | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (84 mm) |
Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 inches (108 mm) |
Dec | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 inches (99 mm) |