Cost of Living Calculator - Needham, Massachusetts vs San Francisco, California


The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 20.4% more expensive than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,217 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Needham, Massachusetts
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
47% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Needham, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% higher
      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)
  47.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher

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