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CAMBRIDGE vs. SAN JOSE
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Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. San Jose, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Jose, California is
23.8%
more expensive
than Cambridge, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$136,154
in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is
more expensive
than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in San Jose
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Cambridge, San Jose is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
23.8% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
24.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
17.8% lower
Commute
57.8% higher
Health
20.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
15.3% lower
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