Ithaca, New York vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 51.6% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $75,813 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Waltham
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Ithaca, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.6% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.9% higher