What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 130% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

A salary of $100,000 in West Palm Beach, Florida should increase to $160,833 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 PALM BEACH vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 60.8% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $160,833 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Cambridge
than in West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, FL vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to West Palm Beach, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

234.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.3% higher

Commute

24.9% lower

Health

11.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.2% higher

Cost of Food

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