Columbus, Ohio vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 89.4% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $79,528 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in Somerville
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Somerville, MA
Compared to Columbus, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  89.4% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.4% higher