Kirkland, Washington vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 16.7% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $62,444 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Waltham
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Kirkland, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  71.3% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher