Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Santa Monica, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Monica, California is 82.2% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $145,791 in Santa Monica, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Monica, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Santa Monica
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Santa Monica, CA
Compared to Waltham, Santa Monica is:
  Homeowner
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  82.2% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  32.4% lower
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
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  Personal
  17.3% lower
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