Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Dumfries, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dumfries, Virginia is 26.8% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,876 in Dumfries, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dumfries, Virginia is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Dumfries
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Dumfries, VA
Compared to Cambridge, Dumfries is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower