What is a pro or con of living in Needham, Massachusettscompared to Westborough, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 108% more expensive in Needham.

What salary do I need to live in Needham, Massachusetts copmared to Westborough, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Westborough, Massachusetts should increase to $75,767 in Needham, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WESTBOROUGH vs. NEEDHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Westborough, Massachusetts vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Needham, Massachusetts is 51.5% more expensive than Westborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,767 in Needham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Westborough, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Needham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Westborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Needham
than in Westborough, Massachusetts

Westborough, MA vs. Needham, MA

Compared to Westborough, Needham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

51.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

86.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

25.4% higher

Health

6.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Westborough, Massachusetts vs. Needham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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