Oakland, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 1.6% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $210,605 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
21% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Oakland, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  30.5% higher
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  10.8% higher
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