Mountain View, California vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 46.5% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $26,758 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Waltham
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Mountain View, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.0% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher