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


The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 59.7% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $159,718 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Berkeley, CA
Compared to Waltham, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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