Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 97.9% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $105,851 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Needham
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Raleigh, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.9% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher