Livermore, California vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 18.0% cheaper than Livermore, California.

You would need a salary of $101,709 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Livermore, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is cheaper than Livermore, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Waltham
than in Livermore, California
Livermore, CA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Livermore, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% higher