Dallas, Texas vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 62.0% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $80,990 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Somerville
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Somerville, MA
Compared to Dallas, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.0% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher