Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs New Brunswick, New Jersey


The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 23.1% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $153,887 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Waltham, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  41.5% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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