Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Sacramento, California


The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 18.5% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $66,750 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to Waltham, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% lower
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower

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