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


The cost of living in Chico, California is 23.3% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,557 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Chico
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Chico, CA
Compared to Waltham, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  35.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower

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