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Stanford, California vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

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The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 60.7% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $23,558 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Cambridge
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Stanford, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
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  60.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  31.0% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
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  Personal
  19.1% higher
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