Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Lake Mary, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Mary, Florida is 26.2% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,897 in Lake Mary, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Mary, Florida is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lake Mary
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Lake Mary, FL
Compared to Waltham, Lake Mary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% lower
      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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower