Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Emeryville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emeryville, California is 12.8% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $95,880 in Emeryville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emeryville, California is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Emeryville
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Emeryville, CA
Compared to Somerville, Emeryville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower