Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, New Hampshire is 29.4% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,288 in Manchester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, New Hampshire is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Manchester
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Manchester, NH
Compared to Waltham, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower