Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Schenectady, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Schenectady, New York is 43.2% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,037 in Schenectady, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Schenectady, New York is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Schenectady
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Schenectady, NY
Compared to Somerville, Schenectady is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  29.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower