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AUSTIN vs. CAMBRIDGE
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Austin, Texas vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is
34.2%
more expensive
than Austin, Texas.
You would need a salary of
$104,703
in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Austin, Cambridge is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
34.2% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
19.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
118.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
18.9% higher
Commute
12.9% lower
Health
12.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
23.2% higher
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