Lynnfield, MA vs Needham, MA

Lynnfield is moderately more affordable than Needham, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Lynnfield scores 184 compared to 206 for Needham, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Needham can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lynnfield is $2,333/month compared to $2,412/month in Needham — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lynnfield is more affordable at $904,200 median vs $1,146,000.

Median household income in Lynnfield is $172,484 compared to $212,241 in Needham (-18.7%). While Needham is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lynnfield spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.6% in Needham.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.9°F vs 52°F). Lynnfield receives more rainfall at 44.9" per year compared to 43.9" in Needham.