Somerville, Massachusetts vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 3.1% more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,231 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
69% more expensive in New York
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Somerville, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% higher
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% higher
  Commute
  69.7% higher
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower