Bristol, Virginia vs. Somerset, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerset, Massachusetts is 39.4% more expensive than Bristol, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $125,465 in Somerset, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerset, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bristol, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Somerset
than in Bristol, Virginia
Bristol, VA vs. Somerset, MA
Compared to Bristol, Somerset is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher