What is a pro or con of living in Needham, Massachusettscompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 516% more expensive in Needham.

What salary do I need to live in Needham, Massachusetts copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $96,476 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. NEEDHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 93.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $96,476 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
516% more expensive in Needham
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Needham, MA

Compared to Philadelphia, Needham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

93.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

508.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

13.0% lower

Health

12.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Needham, MA

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