Birmingham, Michigan vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 29.8% more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $305,078 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Birmingham, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Birmingham, Michigan
Birmingham, MI vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Birmingham, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher