Summit, New Jersey vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 20.3% cheaper than Summit, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,776 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Summit, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is cheaper than Summit, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Waltham
than in Summit, New Jersey
Summit, NJ vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Summit, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% lower
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% higher