Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 29.6% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,188 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Minneapolis
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Waltham, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% lower
  Commute
  14.9% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower