Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Springfield, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 38.3% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $108,045 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Springfield
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Springfield, MA
Compared to Waltham, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower

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