Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 47.2% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,812 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Columbus
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Somerville, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.6% lower