Auburn, Washington vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 31.0% more expensive than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,498 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Auburn, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.3% higher
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher