Portland, Oregon vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 12.7% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $197,205 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Waltham
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Portland, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.7% higher
  Commute
  27.3% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher