Branchburg, New Jersey vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 24.9% more expensive than Branchburg, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $374,623 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Branchburg, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Branchburg, New Jersey
Branchburg, NJ vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Branchburg, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher