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
      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)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.7% higher
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher