Dedham, Massachusetts vs. The Villages, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in The Villages, Florida is 31.8% cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,081 in The Villages, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, The Villages, Florida is cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in The Villages
than in Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham, MA vs. The Villages, FL
Compared to Dedham, The Villages is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower