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

Median Home Cost is 128% more expensive in Needham.

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

A salary of $230,000 in West Chester, Pennsylvania should increase to $374,883 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.

WEST CHESTER vs. NEEDHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 63.0% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $374,883 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Needham
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA vs. Needham, MA

Compared to West Chester, Needham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

63.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

125.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

31.0% higher

Health

15.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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