What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to Rancho San Diego, California?

Median Home Cost is 21% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to Rancho San Diego, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Rancho San Diego, California should increase to $57,977 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SAN DIEGO vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho San Diego, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 16.0% more expensive than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $57,977 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Rancho San Diego, California

Rancho San Diego, CA vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to Rancho San Diego, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% higher

Commute

23.7% lower

Health

0.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

18.5% higher

Cost of Food

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