Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 25.5% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $78,221 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Austin
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Cambridge, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
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  Personal
  18.8% lower
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