Somerville, Massachusetts vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 2.0% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $112,751 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
12% cheaper in San Diego
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Somerville, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower