Middletown, Rhode Island vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 19.8% more expensive than Middletown, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $65,912 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Middletown, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Middletown, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Waltham
than in Middletown, Rhode Island
Middletown, RI vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Middletown, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  5.4% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher