San Juan Capistrano, California vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 12.9% cheaper than San Juan Capistrano, California.

You would need a salary of $65,324 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Juan Capistrano, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Waltham
than in San Juan Capistrano, California
San Juan Capistrano, CA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to San Juan Capistrano, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher