Cost of Living Calculator - Somerville, Massachusetts vs Palm Springs, California


The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 18.2% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,892 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Palm Springs
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Somerville, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower

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