Short Pump, Virginia vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 60.5% more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $240,804 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Pump, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Short Pump, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Short Pump, Virginia
Short Pump, VA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Short Pump, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.5% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% higher
  Commute
  14.5% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher