Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 30.5% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $63,944 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Tampa
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Waltham, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% lower
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% lower