Washington, District of Columbia vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 15.3% more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $115,339 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Washington, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher