Kingston, New York vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 38.4% more expensive than Kingston, New York.

You would need a salary of $69,202 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingston, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Kingston, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Waltham
than in Kingston, New York
Kingston, NY vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Kingston, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  239.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% higher