St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 48.6% more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $178,327 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Waltham
than in St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg, FL vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to St. Petersburg, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% higher