Cost of Living Calculator - Altadena, California vs Wakefield, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 26.6% cheaper than Altadena, California.

You would need a salary of $36,692 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Altadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wakefield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Altadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Wakefield
than in Altadena, California
Altadena, CA vs Wakefield, MA
Compared to Altadena, Wakefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher

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