Somerset, Massachusetts vs. Southside, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southside, Alabama is 19.3% cheaper than Somerset, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $80,723 in Southside, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southside, Alabama is cheaper than Somerset, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Southside
than in Somerset, Massachusetts
Somerset, MA vs. Southside, AL
Compared to Somerset, Southside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% lower
      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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower