Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 32.6% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $145,831 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Walnut Creek, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Walnut Creek, CA
Compared to Waltham, Walnut Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower