St. Louis, Missouri vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 110.0% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $59,860 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
489% more expensive in Cambridge
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to St. Louis, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.0% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  598.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.9% higher