Cost of Living Calculator - Needham, Massachusetts vs Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 13.0% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $869,694 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Needham, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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