What is a pro or con of living in Needham, Massachusettscompared to Lexington, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 451% more expensive in Needham.

What salary do I need to live in Needham, Massachusetts copmared to Lexington, North Carolina?

A salary of $120,000 in Lexington, North Carolina should increase to $294,334 in Needham, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LEXINGTON vs. NEEDHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, North Carolina vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 145.3% more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $294,334 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
451% more expensive in Needham
than in Lexington, North Carolina

Lexington, NC vs. Needham, MA

Compared to Lexington, Needham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

145.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

23.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

599.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

52.8% higher

Health

9.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Lexington, North Carolina vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lexington, NC vs. Needham, MA

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