Santa Clara, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 26.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $132,990 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Santa Clara, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  37.0% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
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  Personal
  18.3% higher
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