What is a pro or con of living in Waltham, Massachusettscompared to Eugene, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in Waltham.

What salary do I need to live in Waltham, Massachusetts copmared to Eugene, Oregon?

A salary of $50,000 in Eugene, Oregon should increase to $69,525 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.

EUGENE vs. WALTHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Eugene, Oregon vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 39.0% more expensive than Eugene, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $69,525 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Eugene, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Waltham
than in Eugene, Oregon

Eugene, OR vs. Waltham, MA

Compared to Eugene, Waltham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

85.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

47.1% higher

Commute

6.7% higher

Health

7.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

29.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Eugene, Oregon vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

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