What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 10% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to Seattle, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Seattle, Washington should increase to $51,758 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.

SEATTLE vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 3.5% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,758 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to Seattle, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

71.2% higher

Commute

30.4% lower

Health

1.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Seattle, WA vs. Cambridge, MA

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