Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 58.4% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $158,374 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Somerville
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Somerville, MA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.4% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.7% higher
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher