Cost of Living Calculator - Somerville, Massachusetts vs Washington, District of Columbia


The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 7.9% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $69,076 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Washington
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs Washington, DC
Compared to Somerville, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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