Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 66.1% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $83,033 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Needham
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% higher
      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
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  32.2% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher