What is a pro or con of living in Waltham, Massachusettscompared to Stamford, Connecticut?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Waltham.

What salary do I need to live in Waltham, Massachusetts copmared to Stamford, Connecticut?

A salary of $110,000 in Stamford, Connecticut should increase to $116,480 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.

STAMFORD vs. WALTHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Stamford, Connecticut vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 5.9% more expensive than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $116,480 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Waltham
than in Stamford, Connecticut

Stamford, CT vs. Waltham, MA

Compared to Stamford, Waltham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

99.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

18.7% lower

Health

29.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Stamford, Connecticut vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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