Berkeley, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 27.1% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $36,446 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Berkeley, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  29.0% higher
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
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  Personal
  11.0% higher
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