Monterey, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 0.7% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $109,246 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Monterey, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.2% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  37.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher