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


The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 35.9% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $100,731 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Tucson
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Tucson, AZ
Compared to Waltham, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower

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