Cambridge, MA Cost of Living (2026)
Compare Cambridge's cost of living with other US cities. See how much salary you need to maintain your lifestyle.
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$
Your current salary
San Francisco Equivalent Salary
Annual Salary Needed
$104,237.29
Current Salary
$75,000.00
Difference
$29,237.29
Percent Change
$38.98
📈 You would need 39.0% more to maintain your lifestyle
Housing
$26,786
Groceries
$7,933
Transport
$10,514
Healthcare
$8,491
Cost of Living Index Comparison (US Average = 100)
Austin
118
San Francisco
164
Cambridge Cost of Living Profile
Overall COL Index
158
vs US avg = 100
Housing Index
285
(Most volatile)
Population
118,403
Groceries
118
Transportation
122
Healthcare
120
Median Household Income: $102,000
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Cost of living data last updated: April 2026