Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 40.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,658 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Waltham, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.1% lower