Cost of Living Calculator - Carpinteria, California vs Needham, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 6.8% more expensive than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $80,123 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Needham
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs Needham, MA
Compared to Carpinteria, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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