What is a pro or con of living in Needham, Massachusettscompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 93% more expensive in Needham.

What salary do I need to live in Needham, Massachusetts copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Boston, Massachusetts should increase to $66,037 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.

BOSTON vs. NEEDHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 32.1% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,037 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Needham
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Needham, MA

Compared to Boston, Needham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

54.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.9% lower

Commute

6.3% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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