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 $52,514 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
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  35.3% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  27.0% lower
  Commute
  46.8% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
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  Personal
  15.4% lower
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