Cost of Living Calculator - Palestine, Illinois vs Waltham, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 116.2% more expensive than Palestine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $162,174 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palestine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Palestine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
854% more expensive in Waltham
than in Palestine, Illinois
Palestine, IL vs Waltham, MA
Compared to Palestine, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.2% 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
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  900.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% higher
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.4% higher

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