Falls Church, Virginia vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 32.2% cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,852 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Falls Church, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Falls Church, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Northampton
than in Falls Church, Virginia
Falls Church, VA vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Falls Church, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.5% lower