Needham, Massachusetts vs. Auburn, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, California is 33.6% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,193 in Auburn, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, California is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Auburn
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs. Auburn, CA
Compared to Needham, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower