Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 2.1% cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,166 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Fresno
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Northampton, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower