Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 25.9% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $176,270 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Waltham
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% higher
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher

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