What is a pro or con of living in Westlake Village, Californiacompared to Needham, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 1% more expensive in Westlake Village.

What salary do I need to live in Westlake Village, California copmared to Needham, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Needham, Massachusetts should increase to $52,764 in Westlake Village, California (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.

NEEDHAM vs. WESTLAKE VILLAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Needham, Massachusetts vs. Westlake Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westlake Village, California is 5.5% more expensive than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,764 in Westlake Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Westlake Village, California is more expensive than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Westlake Village
than in Needham, Massachusetts

Needham, MA vs. Westlake Village, CA

Compared to Needham, Westlake Village is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.4% lower

Commute

26.6% higher

Health

0.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Needham, Massachusetts vs. Westlake Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Needham, MA vs. Westlake Village, CA

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