Dallas, Texas vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 47.7% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,861 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Waltham
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Dallas, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.7% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher