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Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Waltham, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 6.2% more expensive than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $79,646 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
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• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Waltham
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Waltham, MA
Compared to Salinas, Waltham is:
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  6.2% higher
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  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
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  Utilities
  30.7% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  37.9% lower
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  Personal
  21.8% higher
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