Roanoke, Virginia vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 78.7% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $280,532 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Waltham
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Roanoke, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.7% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  39.4% higher