Troy, New York vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 88.0% more expensive than Troy, New York.

You would need a salary of $93,994 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Troy, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Troy, New York
Troy, NY vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Troy, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  88.0% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  436.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher