Olympia, Washington vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 81.1% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $72,422 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Needham
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Olympia, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  193.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.3% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher

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