Waltham, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 44.1% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $165,660 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in San Jose
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Waltham, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  60.0% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower