Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Norwalk, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norwalk, Connecticut is 19.4% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,536 in Norwalk, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norwalk, Connecticut is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Norwalk
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Norwalk, CT
Compared to Waltham, Norwalk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  29.8% higher
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower