Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 31.4% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,551 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Waltham, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% lower