Cost of Living Calculator - Pasadena, California vs Somerville, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 11.9% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $264,156 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Somerville
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs Somerville, MA
Compared to Pasadena, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher

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