Urbana, Illinois vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 123.6% more expensive than Urbana, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $167,664 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbana, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Urbana, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
473% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Urbana, Illinois
Urbana, IL vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Urbana, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  123.6% 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
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  563.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  37.9% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.3% higher