Carpinteria, California vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 13.8% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $43,121 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Somerville
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs. Somerville, MA
Compared to Carpinteria, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% lower
      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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% higher

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