Bristol, Connecticut vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 3.3% more expensive than Bristol, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $103,330 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bristol, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Northampton
than in Bristol, Connecticut
Bristol, CT vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Bristol, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower