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SAN FRANCISCO vs. CAMBRIDGE
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San Francisco, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is
28.8%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$65,493
in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Cambridge
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to San Francisco, Cambridge is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
28.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.9% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
41.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
20.8% higher
Commute
39.5% lower
Health
22.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.7% higher
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