Needham, Massachusetts vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 46.3% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $96,575 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Needham, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.3% 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
  16.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower

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