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CAMBRIDGE vs. WALTHAM
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Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Waltham, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is
14.1%
cheaper
than Cambridge, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$73,011
in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is
cheaper
than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Waltham
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Cambridge, Waltham is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
14.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
28.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.5% higher
Commute
1.4% lower
Health
0.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
1.5% higher
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