Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 35.8% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,182 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Worcester
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Somerville, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower