Iowa City, Iowa vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 71.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,550 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in Waltham
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa_City, IA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Iowa_City, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.1% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  37.8% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% higher