Waltham, MA vs West Springfield Town, MA

The cost of living difference between Waltham, MA and West Springfield Town, MA is dramatic. West Springfield Town is 75.5% cheaper than Waltham, a gap that translates to thousands of dollars per year in household expenses. Waltham has a cost index of 164 while West Springfield Town sits at 94, making this one of the more striking comparisons on our site. Relocating between these cities would require a serious reassessment of budget and lifestyle expectations.

On the housing front, median rent in Waltham is $2,232/month compared to $1,121/month in West Springfield Town — a 99% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Springfield Town is more affordable at $307,900 median vs $705,700.

Median household income in Waltham is $116,560 compared to $70,401 in West Springfield Town (+65.6%). The higher salaries in Waltham partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Waltham spend roughly 23% of their income on rent, more than the 19.1% in West Springfield Town.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (50.5°F vs 49.4°F). West Springfield Town receives more rainfall at 45.2" per year compared to 42.6" in Waltham.