New Haven, Connecticut vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 41.4% more expensive than New Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $70,711 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in New Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than New Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Waltham
than in New Haven, Connecticut
New_Haven, CT vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to New_Haven, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  237.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher