Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 29.8% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,283 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Salt Lake City
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Cambridge, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower