Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 13.8% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,744 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Rancho San Diego
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Rancho San Diego, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Rancho San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower