Santa Cruz, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $55,482 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:
  Homeowner
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  14.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  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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