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 $78,115 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
      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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.1% higher