Cost of Living Calculator - Needham, Massachusetts vs Columbia, Maryland


The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 41.6% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,195 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Columbia
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Columbia, MD
Compared to Needham, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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