Forest, Virginia vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 81.1% more expensive than Forest, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $271,689 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Forest, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Forest, Virginia
Forest, VA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Forest, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.1% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher