| | Somerville, MA | Oakland, CA | United States |
| Overall | 144.7 | 195.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 114.4 | 111.3 | 100 |
| Health | 89.2 | 116.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 281.7 | 316.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $762,800 | $819,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,430.0% | 9,030.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 106.7 | 125.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 177.0 | 158.5 | 100 |
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Reviews for Somerville 
3 Reviews
I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is More
Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house. More
we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we More
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I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful.
When I More
Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do More
I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad More
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