Scituate, Massachusetts vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 4.0% more expensive than Scituate, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,003 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Scituate, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% more expensive in Somerville
than in Scituate, Massachusetts
Scituate, MA vs. Somerville, MA
Compared to Scituate, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher