Richmond, Virginia vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 80.7% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $198,824 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Richmond, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.7% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  14.6% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher