Laguna Beach, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 49.6% cheaper than Laguna Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $100,842 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Laguna Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Laguna Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Beach, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Laguna Beach, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher