Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 77.2% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $88,599 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
205% more expensive in Waltham
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Appleton, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.2% 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
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% higher
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.0% higher

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