What is a pro or con of living in Brighton, Coloradocompared to Waltham, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 27% cheaper in Brighton.

What salary do I need to live in Brighton, Colorado copmared to Waltham, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Waltham, Massachusetts could decrease to $60,975 in Brighton, Colorado (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.

WALTHAM vs. BRIGHTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Brighton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Colorado is 18.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,975 in Brighton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Brighton, Colorado is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Brighton
than in Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham, MA vs. Brighton, CO

Compared to Waltham, Brighton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

40.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.5% lower

Commute

26.9% higher

Health

4.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Brighton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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