Northampton, Massachusetts vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 5.2% cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,915 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in United States
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Amherst, MA
Compared to Northampton, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower