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HOUSTON vs. WALTHAM
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Houston, Texas vs. Waltham, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is
56.2%
more expensive
than Houston, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$156,230
in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Waltham
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Houston, Waltham is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
56.2% higher
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Food
14.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
213.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
23.9% higher
Commute
20.7% lower
Health
6.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
25.1% higher
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