Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs Needham, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 9.0% more expensive than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $109,042 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Needham
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs Needham, MA
Compared to Pasadena, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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