Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Waltham, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 103.5% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $142,485 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
757% more expensive in Waltham
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Waltham, MA
Compared to Alton, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  103.5% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  880.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher

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