Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Buffalo, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 45.9% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,867 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Buffalo
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Somerville, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% lower