Columbia, South Carolina vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 76.6% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $88,284 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Waltham
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Columbia, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.6% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher