Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Needham, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 65.0% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $164,984 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
229% more expensive in Needham
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Needham, MA
Compared to Newark, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.0% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower

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