Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Bellflower, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellflower, California is 0.8% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $74,397 in Bellflower, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellflower, California is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Bellflower
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Bellflower, CA
Compared to Waltham, Bellflower is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower