Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Costa Mesa, California


The cost of living in Costa Mesa, California is 19.2% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $59,584 in Costa Mesa, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Costa Mesa, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Costa Mesa
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Costa Mesa, CA
Compared to Waltham, Costa Mesa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% lower
  Commute
  12.9% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower

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