Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Waltham, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 62.0% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $81,007 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Waltham
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Waltham, MA
Compared to Springfield, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  250.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher

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