Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
29% cheaper
Miami is 29% more affordable than Cambridge. A $75,000 salary in Cambridge is equivalent to $53,511 in Miami.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Cambridge has a housing index of 280 while Miami sits at 172 (national average = 100). The median home in Cambridge costs $890,000 compared to $450,000 in Miami, a difference of $440,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $3,100 in Cambridge versus $2,200 in Miami.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Cambridge scores 110 while Miami scores 108.
Healthcare costs in Cambridge (118) are higher than Miami (99).
Median household income in Cambridge is $103,154 compared to $44,268 in Miami. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Miami.
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