Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 0.9% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,709 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% more expensive in Washington
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Waltham, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  43.3% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower

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