Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Richmond, Kentucky


The cost of living in Richmond, Kentucky is 43.0% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,485 in Richmond, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Kentucky is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Richmond
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Richmond, KY
Compared to Waltham, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.5% lower

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