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


The cost of living in Stockton, California is 22.5% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,131 in Stockton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, 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 Stockton
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs Stockton, CA
Compared to Waltham, Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% lower

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