Springfield, Virginia vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 21.6% more expensive than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $121,639 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Springfield, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.1% higher
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher