Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Laramie, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laramie, Wyoming is 37.8% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,180 in Laramie, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laramie, Wyoming is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Laramie
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Laramie, WY
Compared to Waltham, Laramie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  62.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.2% lower