Cost of Living Calculator - Waltham, Massachusetts vs Santa Clarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 1.1% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $74,145 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% cheaper in Santa Clarita
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Waltham, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  32.1% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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