Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Richmond, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, California is 9.4% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,279 in Richmond, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, California is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Richmond
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Richmond, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.9% lower
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  35.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower