What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 146% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

A salary of $70,000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia should increase to $117,706 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.

VIRGINIA BEACH vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 68.2% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $117,706 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to Virginia Beach, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

200.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.3% higher

Commute

2.3% lower

Health

15.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Virginia Beach, VA vs. Cambridge, MA

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