Davis, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 12.8% more expensive than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $56,396 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Davis, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% higher
      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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher