Bedford, Virginia vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 25.6% more expensive than Bedford, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $235,590 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bedford, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Northampton
than in Bedford, Virginia
Bedford, VA vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Bedford, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher