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CAMBRIDGE vs. SANTA CLARA
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Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Santa Clara, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is
35.3%
more expensive
than Cambridge, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$203,022
in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is
more expensive
than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Santa Clara is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
35.3% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
0.3% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
60.1% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
27.0% lower
Commute
46.8% higher
Health
20.7% higher
Taxes
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Personal
15.4% lower
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