Palo Alto, California vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 65.5% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $34,473 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Waltham
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to Palo Alto, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
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  65.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  33.0% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
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  Personal
  18.6% higher
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