What is a pro or con of living in Waltham, Massachusettscompared to Providence, Rhode Island?

Median Home Cost is 94% more expensive in Waltham.

What salary do I need to live in Waltham, Massachusetts copmared to Providence, Rhode Island?

A salary of $50,000 in Providence, Rhode Island should increase to $69,010 in Waltham, 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.

PROVIDENCE vs. WALTHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Providence, Rhode Island vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 38.0% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $69,010 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Waltham
than in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, RI vs. Waltham, MA

Compared to Providence, Waltham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

175.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% higher

Commute

15.3% lower

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Providence, Rhode Island vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Providence, RI vs. Waltham, MA

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