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OAKLAND vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Oakland, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is
1.6%
cheaper
than Oakland, California.
You would need a salary of
$29,524
in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is
cheaper
than Oakland, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
21% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Oakland, Cambridge is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
1.6% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
3.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
10.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
30.5% higher
Commute
23.9% lower
Health
23.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
10.8% higher
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