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Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Los Angeles, California

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 18.1% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $108,649 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Waltham, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  18.1% higher
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  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
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  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  75.1% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
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  Personal
  16.8% lower
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