Brookings, South Dakota vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 77.6% more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $90,230 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookings, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Brookings, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Waltham
than in Brookings, South Dakota
Brookings, SD vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Brookings, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.6% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.2% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  23.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.3% higher