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SAN FRANCISCO vs. WALTHAM
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Waltham, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is
38.9%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$42,803
in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Waltham
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Waltham, MA
Compared to San Francisco, Waltham is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
38.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
57.9% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
22.7% higher
Commute
40.3% lower
Health
22.4% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
4.2% higher
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