Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 123.1% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $111,564 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Needham
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Albuquerque, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.1% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  358.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher