Rochester, Minnesota vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 87.8% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $150,227 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Rochester, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.8% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.2% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher

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