Cost of Living Calculator - Cambridge, Massachusetts vs Cranston, Rhode Island


The cost of living in Cranston, Rhode Island is 35.9% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,101 in Cranston, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cranston, Rhode Island is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Cranston
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs Cranston, RI
Compared to Cambridge, Cranston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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