Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $88,572 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
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% lower
  Commute
  75.1% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower