What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to Muscatine, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 458% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to Muscatine, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Muscatine, Iowa should increase to $115,646 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.

MUSCATINE vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Muscatine, Iowa vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 131.3% more expensive than Muscatine, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $115,646 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Muscatine, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
458% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Muscatine, Iowa

Muscatine, IA vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to Muscatine, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

131.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

21.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

500.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.2% higher

Commute

53.9% higher

Health

14.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

25.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Muscatine, Iowa vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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