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NAZARETH vs. NORTHAMPTON_BOROUGH_(NORTHAMPTON_COUNTY)
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Nazareth, Pennsylvania vs. Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvaniacompared to Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 44% cheaper in Northampton borough (Northampton County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvania copmared to Nazareth, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Nazareth, Pennsylvania could decrease to $46,340 in Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvania is 7.3% cheaper than Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,340 in Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

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• Overall, Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvania is cheaper than Nazareth, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Northampton borough (Northampton County)
than in Nazareth, Pennsylvania

Nazareth, PA vs. Northampton_Borough_(Northampton_County), PA

Compared to Nazareth, Northampton_Borough_(Northampton_County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

3.8% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% higher

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Nazareth, Pennsylvania vs. Northampton borough (Northampton County), Pennsylvania

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