What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 112% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to Charlottesville, Virginia?

A salary of $199,953 in Charlottesville, Virginia should increase to $323,689 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTESVILLE vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 61.9% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $323,689 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, VA vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to Charlottesville, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

178.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.3% higher

Commute

32.9% higher

Health

16.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.9% higher

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Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlottesville, VA vs. Cambridge, MA

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