Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
44% cheaper
Orlando is 44% more affordable than Cambridge. A $75,000 salary in Cambridge is equivalent to $42,135 in Orlando.
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 Orlando sits at 104 (national average = 100). The median home in Cambridge costs $890,000 compared to $320,000 in Orlando, a difference of $570,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $3,100 in Cambridge versus $1,650 in Orlando.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Cambridge scores 110 while Orlando scores 103.
Healthcare costs in Cambridge (118) are higher than Orlando (96).
Median household income in Cambridge is $103,154 compared to $48,080 in Orlando. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Orlando.
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