Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 60.4% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $184,074 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Waltham
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Allentown, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.4% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  335.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher