Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Long Beach, California


The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 6.6% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $80,003 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Long Beach, CA
Compared to Waltham, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  67.3% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% lower

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