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


The cost of living in Arcadia, California is 38.5% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $69,269 in Arcadia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcadia, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Arcadia
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Arcadia, CA
Compared to Waltham, Arcadia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  68.8% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

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