Forest Hills, Tennessee vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 8.3% more expensive than Forest Hills, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $54,142 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Hills, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Forest Hills, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Needham
than in Forest Hills, Tennessee
Forest Hills, TN vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Forest Hills, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.6% higher