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BOSTON vs. SOMERVILLE
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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Somerville, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is
6.6%
more expensive
than Boston, Massachusetts.
You would need a salary of
$81,053
in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Somerville
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Somerville, MA
Compared to Boston, Somerville is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.6% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
2.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
16.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.1% lower
Commute
19.0% lower
Health
0.6% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.6% lower
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