Rochester, Minnesota vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 61.3% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $124,199 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Waltham
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Rochester, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.0% higher