Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Westlake, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westlake, Ohio is 32.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,469 in Westlake, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westlake, Ohio is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Westlake
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Westlake, OH
Compared to Waltham, Westlake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.9% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower