San Diego, California vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 7.0% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $139,526 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Waltham
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to San Diego, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher