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ALBANY vs. CAMBRIDGE
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Albany, New York vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is
80.0%
more expensive
than Albany, New York.
You would need a salary of
$90,000
in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Albany, Cambridge is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
80.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
14.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
338.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.1% higher
Commute
9.2% higher
Health
23.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
11.3% higher
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