Cost of Living Calculator - Needham, Massachusetts vs Raleigh, North Carolina


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 49.5% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $126,357 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Needham, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  14.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower

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