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Everett, WA vs Somerville, NJ

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Is it cheaper to live in Somerville or is it cheaper to live in Everett?
- Somerville is 3.4% less expensive than Everett.

Which city has more affordable housing, Somerville or Everett?
- Somerville housing costs are 31.3% less expensive than Everett housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Everett or is Health Care more affordable in Somerville.
- Health related expenses are 12.5% more in Somerville.
 Everett, WASomerville, NJUnited States
 Overall  Unlock131.6100
 Food & Groceries102.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock97.5100
 Housing188.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$409,500$338,100
 Utilities69  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock126.7100
 Miscellaneous143.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Everett    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The good parts: proximity to Seattle and Bellingham, large enough for decent hospital system, ok access to food and drink, near the water The Bad parts: most everything  More

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I have lived in EVERETT WA for 5 years and ran a business here since 2000. The city is as boring as they come ,which is sad considering its vicinity to the Puget  More

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You will be ready for college if you put in the work. That is the end result of this school, and that is what I will start with here. This “review” is to just ask  More

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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here. Prices of homes have gone  More

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I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main  More

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Over 19 years ago

The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on  More

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