Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs Somerville, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 39.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $45,135 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, Massachusetts is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Somerville
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa_Monica, CA vs Somerville, MA
Compared to Santa_Monica, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  41.5% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher

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