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BERKELEY vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Berkeley, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is
27.1%
cheaper
than Berkeley, California.
You would need a salary of
$21,867
in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is
cheaper
than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Berkeley, Cambridge is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
27.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
1.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
32.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
29.0% higher
Commute
19.4% lower
Health
23.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
11.0% higher
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