Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 10.1% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $85,385 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Riverside
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Waltham, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% lower
      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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  54.8% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower