Needham, Massachusetts vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 56.4% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $65,449 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Bloomington
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Needham, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.4% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  43.4% lower
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower