Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 22.8% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $108,083 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Riverside
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower