Hampden, Massachusetts vs. Rensselaer, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rensselaer, New York is 11.8% cheaper than Hampden, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $79,407 in Rensselaer, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampden, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rensselaer, New York is cheaper than Hampden, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Rensselaer
than in Hampden, Massachusetts
Hampden, MA vs. Rensselaer, NY
Compared to Hampden, Rensselaer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher