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CAMBRIDGE vs. SAN DIEGO
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Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Diego, California is
7.7%
cheaper
than Cambridge, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$48,018
in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is
cheaper
than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in San Diego
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Cambridge, San Diego is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.7% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
20.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.7% lower
Commute
25.6% higher
Health
0.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
14.6% lower
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