Mesa, Arizona vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 50.9% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $58,860 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Somerville
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Somerville, MA
Compared to Mesa, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.5% higher