Lakeport, California vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 36.9% more expensive than Lakeport, California.

You would need a salary of $16,426 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeport, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lakeport, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Waltham
than in Lakeport, California
Lakeport, CA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Lakeport, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.5% higher