Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Summit, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Summit, New Jersey is 14.4% more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,444 in Summit, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Summit, New Jersey is more expensive than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Summit
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Summit, NJ
Compared to Somerville, Summit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower