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SANTA CRUZ vs. CAMBRIDGE
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Cambridge, Massachusetts

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 14.6% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $64,017 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz, CA vs Cambridge, MA

Compared to Santa Cruz, Cambridge is:

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14.6% lower

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3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.0% higher

Commute

13.4% lower

Health

18.3% lower

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Personal

18.4% higher

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