Davis, California vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 6.2% more expensive than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $53,117 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Davis, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
15% more expensive in Somerville
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Somerville, MA
Compared to Davis, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher