Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Brooklyn, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brooklyn, New York is 23.8% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,655 in Brooklyn, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brooklyn, New York is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Brooklyn
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Brooklyn, NY
Compared to Waltham, Brooklyn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  104.0% higher
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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