Boston, Massachusetts vs. Waterloo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterloo, California is 5.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,132 in Waterloo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, California is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Waterloo, CA
Compared to Boston, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% lower
      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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower

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