What is a pro or con of living in Waltham, Massachusettscompared to Somerset, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Waltham.

What salary do I need to live in Waltham, Massachusetts copmared to Somerset, New Jersey?

A salary of $100,000 in Somerset, New Jersey should increase to $119,169 in Waltham, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOMERSET vs. WALTHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Somerset, New Jersey vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 19.2% more expensive than Somerset, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $119,169 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Somerset, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Waltham
than in Somerset, New Jersey

Somerset, NJ vs. Waltham, MA

Compared to Somerset, Waltham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

84.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.2% higher

Commute

33.7% lower

Health

8.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Somerset, New Jersey vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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