Iselin, New Jersey vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 45.0% more expensive than Iselin, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $72,496 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Iselin, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Iselin, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Iselin, New Jersey
Iselin, NJ vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Iselin, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher