Cost of Living Calculator - South San Francisco, California vs Cambridge, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 20.1% cheaper than South San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $151,890 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than South San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Cambridge
than in South San Francisco, California
South San Francisco, CA vs Cambridge, MA
Compared to South San Francisco, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.7% higher
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher

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