Troy, Alabama vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 157.4% more expensive than Troy, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $128,717 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Troy, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
674% more expensive in Needham
than in Troy, Alabama
Troy, AL vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Troy, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  157.4% 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
  24.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  554.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  73.2% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% higher