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BOSTON vs. CAMBRIDGE
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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is
13.2%
more expensive
than Boston, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$305,730
in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Boston, Cambridge is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
13.2% higher
Child Care
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Renter
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Food
3.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
34.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.9% higher
Commute
27.4% lower
Health
0.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
4.2% lower
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