What is a pro or con of living in Somerville, Massachusettscompared to Burlington, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 1% more expensive in Somerville.

What salary do I need to live in Somerville, Massachusetts copmared to Burlington, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Burlington, Massachusetts should increase to $55,270 in Somerville, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BURLINGTON vs. SOMERVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Burlington, Massachusetts vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 10.5% more expensive than Burlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,270 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Burlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Somerville
than in Burlington, Massachusetts

Burlington, MA vs. Somerville, MA

Compared to Burlington, Somerville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.9% higher

Commute

6.7% higher

Health

1.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Burlington, Massachusetts vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Burlington, MA vs. Somerville, MA

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