Cost of Living in ZIP 02138
Cambridge, MA — Middlesex County
ZIP code 02138 has a cost of living index of 162 (100 = national average), making it significantly more expensive than the national average. Part of the Boston MSA.
Cost of Living Index
162
vs. National Avg
+62
Median Income
$95,000
Median Home Price
$925,000
Property Tax Rate
0.92%
Population
118,403
County
Middlesex County
Metro Area
Boston MSA
About ZIP 02138
ZIP code 02138 is located in Cambridge, MA (Middlesex County). With a cost of living index of 162, this is one of the more expensive areas in the country. Housing is typically the largest factor, with median home prices at $925,000.
The median household income in this ZIP code is $95,000. This is above the national median, which helps offset the local cost of living.
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