Medford, Massachusetts vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 13.2% more expensive than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,580 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Medford, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower