What is a pro or con of living in Cambridge, Massachusettscompared to Williamstown, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 128% more expensive in Cambridge.

What salary do I need to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts copmared to Williamstown, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Williamstown, Massachusetts should increase to $86,075 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.

WILLIAMSTOWN vs. CAMBRIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Williamstown, Massachusetts vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 72.2% more expensive than Williamstown, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,075 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamstown, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Williamstown, Massachusetts

Williamstown, MA vs. Cambridge, MA

Compared to Williamstown, Cambridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

72.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

184.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% higher

Commute

47.0% higher

Health

11.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Williamstown, Massachusetts vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Williamstown, MA vs. Cambridge, MA

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