What is a pro or con of living in Needham, Massachusettscompared to Amherst, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 132% more expensive in Needham.

What salary do I need to live in Needham, Massachusetts copmared to Amherst, New Hampshire?

A salary of $50,000 in Amherst, New Hampshire should increase to $82,024 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.

AMHERST vs. NEEDHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Amherst, New Hampshire vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 64.0% more expensive than Amherst, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $82,024 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Needham
than in Amherst, New Hampshire

Amherst, NH vs. Needham, MA

Compared to Amherst, Needham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.0% higher

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Renter

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Food

8.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

149.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% lower

Commute

23.0% higher

Health

8.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Amherst, New Hampshire vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Amherst, NH vs. Needham, MA

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