Atlanta, Georgia vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 85.2% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $92,596 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Needham
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Atlanta, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.2% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher