Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 12.5% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $168,700 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Seattle
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Waltham, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
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  12.5% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  42.5% lower
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  4.4% lower
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