Cambridge Wins
4
of 6 categories
Tied
0
categories
Los Angeles Wins
2
of 6 categories
Category Breakdown
Compare costs across 6 key categories
Overall Cost
82
Cambridge
vs
85
Los Angeles
Cambridge is 3 pts cheaper
Rent
75
Cambridge
vs
85
Los Angeles
Cambridge is 10 pts cheaper
Groceries
98
Cambridge
vs
95
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 3 pts cheaper
Restaurants
88
Cambridge
vs
90
Los Angeles
Cambridge is 2 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Cambridge
vs
105
Los Angeles
Cambridge is 15 pts cheaper
Utilities
92
Cambridge
vs
90
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 2 pts cheaper
Salary Equivalence
How much you'd need in Los Angeles to match a Cambridge salary
| Salary in Cambridge | Equivalent in Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $51,829 | $1,829 more |
| $75,000 | $77,744 | $2,744 more |
| $100,000 | $103,659 | $3,659 more |
| $125,000 | $129,573 | $4,573 more |
| $150,000 | $155,488 | $5,488 more |
| $200,000 | $207,317 | $7,317 more |
Cambridge vs Los Angeles: Summary
The overall cost of living differs by 3%. Cambridge is the more affordable option.
Rent: Cambridge has a rent index of 75, while Los Angeles has 85.
Average Salaries: Cambridge: $3,100/month vs Los Angeles: $4,800/month (both in USD).
Out of 6 categories, Cambridge wins 4, while Los Angeles wins 2.
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