What is a pro or con of living in Waltham, Massachusettscompared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Waltham.

What salary do I need to live in Waltham, Massachusetts copmared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $30,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts should increase to $42,427 in Waltham, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTHAMPTON vs. WALTHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waltham, Massachusetts is 41.4% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,427 in Waltham, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waltham, Massachusetts is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Waltham
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. Waltham, MA

Compared to Northampton, Waltham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% higher

Commute

9.3% higher

Health

0.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

22.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Waltham, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Northampton, MA vs. Waltham, MA

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