Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Troy, Michigan


The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 25.4% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,948 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Troy
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Troy, MI
Compared to Waltham, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower

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