Columbus, Ohio vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 72.7% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $138,148 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Waltham
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Columbus, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.7% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.6% higher