Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 24.5% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,790 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Tempe
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Waltham, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower

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