Burlington, Vermont vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 45.7% more expensive than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $72,841 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Somerville
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Somerville, MA
Compared to Burlington, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher