Stratford, Connecticut vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 23.1% more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $61,551 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Stratford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Stratford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Waltham
than in Stratford, Connecticut
Stratford, CT vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Stratford, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher