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City Comparison

Cambridge is 18% cheaper

Cambridge Wins
6

of 6 categories

Tied
0

categories

New York City Wins
0

of 6 categories

Category Breakdown

Compare costs across 6 key categories

Overall Cost
82
Cambridge
vs
100
New York City
Cambridge is 18 pts cheaper
Rent
75
Cambridge
vs
100
New York City
Cambridge is 25 pts cheaper
Groceries
98
Cambridge
vs
100
New York City
Cambridge is 2 pts cheaper
Restaurants
88
Cambridge
vs
100
New York City
Cambridge is 12 pts cheaper
Transport
90
Cambridge
vs
100
New York City
Cambridge is 10 pts cheaper
Utilities
92
Cambridge
vs
100
New York City
Cambridge is 8 pts cheaper

Salary Equivalence

How much you'd need in New York City to match a Cambridge salary

Salary in CambridgeEquivalent in New York CityDifference
$50,000$60,976$10,976 more
$75,000$91,463$16,463 more
$100,000$121,951$21,951 more
$125,000$152,439$27,439 more
$150,000$182,927$32,927 more
$200,000$243,902$43,902 more

Cambridge vs New York City: Summary

The overall cost of living differs by 18%. Cambridge is the more affordable option.

Rent: Cambridge has a rent index of 75, while New York City has 100.

Average Salaries: Cambridge: $3,100/month vs New York City: $5,500/month (both in USD).

Out of 6 categories, Cambridge wins 6, while New York City wins 0.

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