Burlingame, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 51.5% cheaper than Burlingame, California.

You would need a salary of $106,624 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlingame, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Burlingame, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Burlingame, California
Burlingame, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Burlingame, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher