Houston, Texas vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 81.9% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $90,942 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Houston, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
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  81.9% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  335.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  22.1% higher
  Commute
  19.6% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
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  Personal
  23.2% higher
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