Looking for a fresh start in a new Cambridge neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cambridge for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 3,977
-40%
Cost of Living Index 123 vs 205
40% lower than Cambridge
Population 6,493
-21%
Cost of Living Index 161 vs 205
21% lower than Cambridge
Population 11,950
-12%
Cost of Living Index 180 vs 205
12% lower than Cambridge
Population 2,062
-8%
Cost of Living Index 188 vs 205
8% lower than Cambridge
Population 7,505
-8%
Cost of Living Index 189 vs 205
8% lower than Cambridge
Population 5,237
-6%
Cost of Living Index 193 vs 205
6% lower than Cambridge
Population 12,405
-2%
Cost of Living Index 200 vs 205
2% lower than Cambridge
Population 15,304
-2%
Cost of Living Index 201 vs 205
2% lower than Cambridge
Population 14,319
0%
Cost of Living Index 205 vs 205
equal to Cambridge
Population 13,444
1%
Cost of Living Index 207 vs 205
1% higher than Cambridge
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