Needham, Massachusetts vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 16.8% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,609 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in New York
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Needham, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% higher
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  42.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher