Fredericksburg, Virginia vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 2.5% cheaper than Fredericksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,752 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Overall5 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall5
16% cheaper in Northampton
than in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg, VA vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Fredericksburg, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher