What is a pro or con of living in Waltham, Massachusettscompared to Great Barrington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 31% more expensive in Waltham.

What salary do I need to live in Waltham, Massachusetts copmared to Great Barrington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts should increase to $66,667 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.

GREAT BARRINGTON vs. WALTHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Great Barrington, Massachusetts vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 33.3% more expensive than Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,667 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Waltham
than in Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Great Barrington, MA vs. Waltham, MA

Compared to Great Barrington, Waltham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

75.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

26.5% higher

Health

11.2% lower

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Personal

20.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Great Barrington, Massachusetts vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Great Barrington, MA vs. Waltham, MA

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