Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown Town, Massachusetts is 13.7% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,875 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown Town, Massachusetts is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Watertown Town
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs. Watertown Town, MA
Compared to Cambridge, Watertown Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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