Needham, Massachusetts vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 46.0% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,098 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Needham, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower