South St. Paul, Minnesota vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 59.6% more expensive than South St. Paul, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $79,786 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South St. Paul, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than South St. Paul, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Waltham
than in South St. Paul, Minnesota
South St. Paul, MN vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to South St. Paul, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher