Cost of Living Calculator - Cambridge, Massachusetts vs Santa Clarita, California


The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 15.1% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,919 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Santa Clarita
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Cambridge, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  30.3% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower

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