Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Mount Airy, North Carolina


The cost of living in Mount Airy, North Carolina is 49.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,756 in Mount Airy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Airy, North Carolina is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Mount Airy
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Mount Airy, NC
Compared to Waltham, Mount Airy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.2% lower

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