Boston, Massachusetts vs. Cambridge, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Maryland is 48.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $25,847 in Cambridge, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Maryland is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Cambridge, MD
Compared to Boston, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% lower
      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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% lower