Arlington, Virginia vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 34.7% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,963 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Northampton
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Arlington, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  29.5% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower