Stokesdale, North Carolina vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 120.5% more expensive than Stokesdale, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $165,343 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Stokesdale, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Stokesdale, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
345% more expensive in Needham
than in Stokesdale, North Carolina
Stokesdale, NC vs. Needham, MA
Compared to Stokesdale, Needham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.5% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  404.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  46.8% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher