Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 27.1% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $177,953 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Riverside
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Northampton, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  69.1% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher