Olathe, Kansas vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 96.5% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $147,381 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
256% more expensive in Needham
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Olathe, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.5% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  42.9% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher