Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Braintree Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Braintree Town, Massachusetts is 16.5% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,651 in Braintree Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Braintree Town, Massachusetts is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Braintree Town
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Braintree Town, MA
Compared to Cambridge, Braintree Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower