Lafayette, California vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 21.8% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $78,164 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Needham
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Lafayette, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher