College Station, Texas vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 68.6% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $842,938 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Waltham
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to College Station, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.6% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.1% higher
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  41.6% higher