What is a pro or con of living in Waltham, Massachusettscompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 197% more expensive in Waltham.

What salary do I need to live in Waltham, Massachusetts copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $80,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $146,814 in Waltham, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WINSTON SALEM vs. WALTHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 83.5% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $146,814 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Waltham
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Waltham, MA

Compared to Winston Salem, Waltham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

83.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

17.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

330.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.9% higher

Commute

25.0% higher

Health

7.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

30.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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