Woburn, Massachusetts vs. Wakefield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 6.0% more expensive than Woburn, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,981 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Woburn, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wakefield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Woburn, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Wakefield
than in Woburn, Massachusetts
Woburn, MA vs. Wakefield, MA
Compared to Woburn, Wakefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower