Hoboken, New Jersey vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 7.2% cheaper than Hoboken, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $46,393 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is cheaper than Hoboken, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Waltham
than in Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, NJ vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Hoboken, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher