Manhattan, New York vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 21.5% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $92,577 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Manhattan, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  28.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower