Needham, Massachusetts vs. Merrimack, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Merrimack, New Hampshire is 43.5% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,233 in Merrimack, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Merrimack, New Hampshire is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Merrimack
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs. Merrimack, NH
Compared to Needham, Merrimack is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher