Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Prescott, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott, Arizona is 18.2% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,918 in Prescott, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott, Arizona is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Prescott
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Prescott, AZ
Compared to Waltham, Prescott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  45.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% lower