Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Pittsburg, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburg, California is 6.1% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $106,099 in Pittsburg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburg, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
52% more expensive in Pittsburg
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Pittsburg, CA
Compared to Waltham, Pittsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower