Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Whately, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whately, Massachusetts is 43.7% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $258,690 in Whately, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whately, Massachusetts is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
271% more expensive in Whately
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Whately, MA
Compared to Altoona, Whately is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  293.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher