Albany, New York vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 80.0% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $108,000 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Albany, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
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  80.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  338.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  23.6% lower
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  Personal
  11.3% higher
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