| | Somerville, MA | Berkeley, CA | United States |
| Overall | 144.7 | 195.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 114.4 | 114.0 | 100 |
| Health | 89.2 | 116.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 281.7 | 521.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $762,800 | $1,320,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,430.0% | 9,130.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 106.7 | 118.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 177.0 | 158.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Somerville 
3 Reviews
I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is More
Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house. More
we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we More
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Reviews for Berkeley 
14 Reviews
Have lived in Berkeley for about 35 years now.
Housing/Real Estate: If you're looking to move here, $1,000,000 will get you a small cottage in the "flats". Most of More
We have the best climate -- summers and winters are mild. Lots of More
The 60's have left Berkeley and now it is about MONEY...and the people there have plenty of it and nice hybrid cars (looks like 2 per household) and with a great bicycle More
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