Smyrna, Delaware vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 65.1% more expensive than Smyrna, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $148,603 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Smyrna, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Smyrna, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
148% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Smyrna, Delaware
Smyrna, DE vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Smyrna, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher