Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Vacaville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vacaville, California is 23.1% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,642 in Vacaville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vacaville, California is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Vacaville
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Vacaville, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Vacaville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower