Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Independence, Missouri


The cost of living in Independence, Missouri is 42.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $11,466 in Independence, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Missouri is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Independence
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Independence, MO
Compared to Waltham, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower

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