Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Berkeley Heights, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey is 2.9% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,162 in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
58% more expensive in Berkeley Heights
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Berkeley Heights, NJ
Compared to Waltham, Berkeley Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower