Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Arkansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Arkansas City, Kansas is 56.0% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $32,979 in Arkansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arkansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Arkansas City
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Arkansas City, KS
Compared to Waltham, Arkansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  19.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% lower

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