Somerville, Massachusetts vs. East Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 13.7% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $73,362 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in East Los Angeles
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Somerville, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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