Brooklyn, New York vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 19.2% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,390 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Waltham
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Brooklyn, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  51.0% lower
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher