Cost of Living Calculator - Needham, Massachusetts vs Somerville, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 19.2% cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,375 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Needham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is cheaper than Needham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Somerville
than in Needham, Massachusetts
Needham, MA vs Somerville, MA
Compared to Needham, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher

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