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Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Lake Forest, California

The cost of living in Lake Forest, California is 10.5% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,261 in Lake Forest, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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• Overall, Lake Forest, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Lake Forest
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Lake Forest, CA
Compared to Waltham, Lake Forest is:
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  10.5% higher
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  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% higher
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  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  18.2% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
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  Personal
  16.3% lower
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