Cost of Living Calculator - Needham, Massachusetts vs Madison, New Jersey


The cost of living in Madison, New Jersey is 20.4% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,808 in Madison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, New Jersey is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Madison
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Madison, NJ
Compared to Needham, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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