Boise City, Idaho vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 49.1% more expensive than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $119,279 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Boise City, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.1% 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
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.9% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% higher