Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 39.3% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $90,016 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Newton
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Newton, MA
Compared to Waltham, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower