Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Paxton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paxton, Massachusetts is 21.8% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,613 in Paxton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paxton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Paxton
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Paxton, MA
Compared to Waltham, Paxton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower