Cambridge, MD Cost of Living


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Cambridge cost of living score
81.4
Less expensive
18.6% lower
than the US average
27.2% lower
than the Maryland average
Cambridge, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.6% lower than the U.S. average and 27.2% lower than the average for Maryland.

Cambridge, MD

Housing costs in Cambridge?
A typical home costs $232,000, which is 31.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.2% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cambridge costs $990 per month, which is 30.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 63.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Cambridge?
To live comfortably in Cambridge, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $44,280 for a family, and $31,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cambridge?
The cost of living in Cambridge, MD is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is $850 per month, while the median home value is just over $128,000. This makes it an affordable place to live for people looking to start a family or save money for retirement. Additionally, the cost of groceries and other necessities are quite reasonable. There are also plenty of restaurants and entertainment options that are both affordable and quality experiences. All in all, Cambridge is an ideal place to live due to its affordability and quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCambridgeMarylandUnited States
  81.4111.8100.0
  98.5105.2100
  85.384.2100.0
  53.5124.1100.0
  $232,000$388,100$338,100
  108.1%105.6%100.0%
  75.2119.3100.0
  83.3112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

This city is a white male mecca, rampant racism and sexism are to be found here. Little else. Poor schools. No jobs. Large  More

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The politics and the taxes make living in Cambridge terrible. Property values are depressed because the taxes are too high. Not enough people paying heir own way or fair  More

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Over 15 years ago

Cambridge, Maryland offers many places to own a second home or retirement location with utilities and infrastructure to support many new people. Cambridge is about  More

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