Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Hermosa Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hermosa Beach, California is 72.3% more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $232,539 in Hermosa Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hermosa Beach, California is more expensive than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Hermosa Beach
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Hermosa Beach, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Hermosa Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  67.9% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% lower