Frederick, Maryland vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 36.8% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $68,378 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Frederick, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Waltham
than in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick, MD vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Frederick, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher