Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Dedham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dedham, Massachusetts is 28.7% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,630 in Dedham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dedham, Massachusetts is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Dedham
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Dedham, MA
Compared to Brookline, Dedham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower