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CAMBRIDGE vs. AUSTIN
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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
$89,396
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
16.3% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
54.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
15.9% lower
Commute
14.8% higher
Health
13.9% higher
Taxes
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Personal
18.8% lower
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