Athol, Massachusetts vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 110.1% more expensive than Athol, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $105,067 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Athol, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is more expensive than Athol, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
281% more expensive in Brookline
than in Athol, Massachusetts
Athol, MA vs. Brookline, MA
Compared to Athol, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.1% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  481.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  26.7% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher