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 9,413
-8%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 110
8% lower than Cambridge
Population 3,717
-8%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 110
8% lower than Cambridge
Population 14,146
-7%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 110
7% lower than Cambridge
Population 15,372
-7%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 110
7% lower than Cambridge
Population 4,751
-5%
Cost of Living Index 104 vs 110
5% lower than Cambridge
Population 17,576
-5%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 110
5% lower than Cambridge
Population 3,117
-5%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 110
5% lower than Cambridge
Population 18,445
-5%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 110
5% lower than Cambridge
Population 7,321
-4%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 110
4% lower than Cambridge
Population 5,347
-1%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 110
1% lower than Cambridge