Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 18.2% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,062 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Waltham, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower

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