Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Moraga, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Moraga, California is 80.2% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $135,121 in Moraga, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Moraga, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in Moraga
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Moraga, CA
Compared to Waltham, Moraga is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  32.5% higher
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower