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


The cost of living in Sunnyvale, California is 88.0% more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $141,026 in Sunnyvale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunnyvale, California is more expensive than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Sunnyvale
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Sunnyvale, CA
Compared to Waltham, Sunnyvale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% lower
  Commute
  49.9% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower

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