Walpole, Massachusetts vs. Wakefield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 2.2% more expensive than Walpole, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,109 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Walpole, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wakefield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Walpole, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Wakefield
than in Walpole, Massachusetts
Walpole, MA vs. Wakefield, MA
Compared to Walpole, Wakefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  21.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher