Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 82.2% more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $136,630 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Waltham
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Johnson City, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.2% 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
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  289.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  28.4% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.6% higher