Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Cypress, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cypress, California is 10.3% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,127 in Cypress, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cypress, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Cypress
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Cypress, CA
Compared to Waltham, Cypress is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% higher
      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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower