Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 26.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,662 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Waltham, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% lower
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower

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