Cost of Living Calculator - Renton, Washington vs Cambridge, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 20.1% more expensive than Renton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $80,499 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Renton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Renton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Renton, Washington
Renton, WA vs Cambridge, MA
Compared to Renton, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.6% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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