Santa Monica, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 36.1% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $31,942 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Santa_Monica, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% lower
      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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.8% higher
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher