Bolton, Massachusetts vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 2.5% more expensive than Bolton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,271 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bolton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bolton, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% more expensive in Waltham
than in Bolton, Massachusetts
Bolton, MA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Bolton, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher