Santa Clarita, California vs. Wayland, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wayland, Massachusetts is 15.5% more expensive than Santa Clarita, California.

You would need a salary of $116,612 in Wayland, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clarita, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wayland, Massachusetts is more expensive than Santa Clarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Wayland
than in Santa Clarita, California
Santa Clarita, CA vs. Wayland, MA
Compared to Santa Clarita, Wayland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher