Cost of Living Calculator - Somerville, Massachusetts vs Sacramento, California


The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 25.7% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,386 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Sacramento
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Sacramento, CA
Compared to Somerville, Sacramento is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower

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