Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Homestead, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homestead, Florida is 7.8% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,886 in Homestead, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homestead, Florida is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Homestead
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Homestead, FL
Compared to Northampton, Homestead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% higher
      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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  78.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher