Deerfield, Illinois vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 24.9% more expensive than Deerfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $474,444 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Deerfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Deerfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Waltham
than in Deerfield, Illinois
Deerfield, IL vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Deerfield, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher