Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 3.4% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,283 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Seattle
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Cambridge, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.6% lower
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower