What is a pro or con of living in Waltham, Massachusettscompared to Princeton, New Jersey?

Childcare is 54% more expensive in Waltham.

What salary do I need to live in Waltham, Massachusetts copmared to Princeton, New Jersey?

A salary of $85,000 in Princeton, New Jersey should increase to $85,631 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.

PRINCETON vs. WALTHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Princeton, New Jersey vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 0.7% more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $85,631 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Princeton, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
54% more expensive in Waltham
than in Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton, NJ vs. Waltham, MA

Compared to Princeton, Waltham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

36.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.8% higher

Commute

8.2% lower

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Princeton, New Jersey vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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