What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to West Chester, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to West Chester, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $130,000 in West Chester, Pennsylvania should increase to $181,665 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST CHESTER vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 39.7% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $181,665 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Cambridge
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to West Chester, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

94.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.7% higher

Commute

1.5% higher

Health

15.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.9% higher

Cost of Food

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West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Chester, PA vs. Cambridge, MA

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