What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to Louisville, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 298% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to Louisville, Kentucky?

A salary of $125,000 in Louisville, Kentucky should increase to $242,057 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.

LOUISVILLE vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Louisville, Kentucky vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 93.6% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $242,057 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville, KY vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to Louisville, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

93.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

19.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

401.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.9% higher

Commute

7.3% lower

Health

5.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

27.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Louisville, Kentucky vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Louisville, KY vs. Cambridge, MA

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