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CAMBRIDGE vs. BOSTON
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Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
11.7%
cheaper
than Cambridge, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$9,626
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
cheaper
than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Boston
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Cambridge, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
11.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
25.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.8% lower
Commute
37.7% higher
Health
0.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.4% higher
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