Columbus, Ohio vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 101.0% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $221,146 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Columbus, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  101.0% higher
      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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  411.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  6.2% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.6% higher