Cost of Living Calculator - Alexandria, Virginia vs Waltham, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 6.3% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,172 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Waltham
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs Waltham, MA
Compared to Alexandria, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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