Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 37.4% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,805 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Cambridge, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% lower