What is a pro or con of living in Waltham, Massachusettscompared to Brandon, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Waltham.

What salary do I need to live in Waltham, Massachusetts copmared to Brandon, Florida?

A salary of $42,000 in Brandon, Florida should increase to $62,228 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.

BRANDON vs. WALTHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Brandon, Florida vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 48.2% more expensive than Brandon, Florida.

You would need a salary of $62,228 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brandon, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Waltham
than in Brandon, Florida

Brandon, FL vs. Waltham, MA

Compared to Brandon, Waltham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

48.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

172.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.4% higher

Commute

16.8% lower

Health

11.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

30.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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