Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Montgomery, Illinois


The cost of living in Montgomery, Illinois is 34.3% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,269 in Montgomery, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montgomery, Illinois is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Montgomery
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Montgomery, IL
Compared to Waltham, Montgomery is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower

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