Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Fremont, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fremont, California is 48.6% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $200,600 in Fremont, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fremont, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Fremont
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Fremont, CA
Compared to Waltham, Fremont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% lower
  Commute
  31.9% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower