Cost of Living Calculator - Somerville, Massachusetts vs Houston, Texas


The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 41.6% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,781 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Houston
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Houston, TX
Compared to Somerville, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower

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