Cost of Living Calculator - Union City, California vs Waltham, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 25.2% cheaper than Union City, California.

You would need a salary of $56,125 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Union City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is cheaper than Union City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Waltham
than in Union City, California
Union City, CA vs Waltham, MA
Compared to Union City, Waltham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher

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