Schenectady, New York vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 86.8% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $123,271 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Schenectady, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.8% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  544.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher