Oxford, Mississippi vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 80.4% more expensive than Oxford, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $135,308 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oxford, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Oxford, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Waltham
than in Oxford, Mississippi
Oxford, MS vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Oxford, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.4% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.8% higher