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RALEIGH vs. CAMBRIDGE
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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is
69.6%
more expensive
than Raleigh, North Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$279,888
in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Raleigh, Cambridge is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
69.6% higher
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Food
14.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
194.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
18.9% higher
Commute
8.0% higher
Health
5.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
26.1% higher
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