Malvern, Pennsylvania vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 54.5% more expensive than Malvern, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $77,269 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Malvern, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Needham
than in Malvern, Pennsylvania
Malvern, PA vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Malvern, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.5% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher