Newport News, Virginia vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 79.2% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,595 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Somerville
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport_News, VA vs. Somerville, MA
Compared to Newport_News, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.2% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher