Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Boston, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, New York is 44.0% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $28,008 in Boston, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, New York is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Boston
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Boston, NY
Compared to Cambridge, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% lower
      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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% lower