Folsom, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 17.0% more expensive than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $99,491 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Folsom, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher