North Providence, Rhode Island vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 36.6% more expensive than North Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $68,315 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in North Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than North Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Waltham
than in North Providence, Rhode Island
North Providence, RI vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to North Providence, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher

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