Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 45.0% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $93,466 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Houston
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Cambridge, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
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  Personal
  18.8% lower
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