New York, New York vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 3.0% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,795 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is cheaper than New York, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Somerville
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Somerville, MA
Compared to New York, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  30.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher