Cost of Living in Waltham
The biggest cost-of-living factor in Waltham, Massachusetts is housing. The median home is priced around $845K, or about $480 per square foot.
With 20% down on a median-priced home, the estimated monthly mortgage payment (principal and interest) is about $4,384, plus roughly $691 per month in property taxes. Rates and down payment change this figure significantly.
Waltham's FY2025 residential property tax rate is $9.82 per $1,000 of assessed value. Combined with home prices, that gives a clear picture of the monthly cost of owning in Waltham.