Waltham, Massachusetts vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 27.6% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,193 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. West_Palm_Beach, FL
Compared to Waltham, West_Palm_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower