Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 78.4% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $89,204 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
279% more expensive in Somerville
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Somerville, MA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  328.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.7% higher
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.2% higher