Needham, Massachusetts vs. Claremont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Claremont, California is 18.2% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $61,340 in Claremont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Claremont, California is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Claremont
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs. Claremont, CA
Compared to Needham, Claremont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower