What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to Frederick, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 123% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to Frederick, Maryland?

A salary of $123,000 in Frederick, Maryland should increase to $195,830 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.

FREDERICK vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Frederick, Maryland vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 59.2% more expensive than Frederick, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $195,830 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Frederick, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Frederick, Maryland

Frederick, MD vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to Frederick, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

59.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

184.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

21.4% higher

Commute

2.4% lower

Health

5.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

15.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Frederick, Maryland vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Frederick, MD vs. Cambridge, MA

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