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


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 27.5% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,390 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Arcata
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Waltham, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower

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