Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Acton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Acton, Massachusetts is 8.3% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $123,860 in Acton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Acton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Acton
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Acton, MA
Compared to Somerville, Acton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher