What is a pro or con of living in Ashland, Massachusettscompared to Northborough, Massachusetts?

Childcare is 36% more expensive in Ashland.

What salary do I need to live in Ashland, Massachusetts copmared to Northborough, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Northborough, Massachusetts should increase to $78,147 in Ashland, 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.

NORTHBOROUGH vs. ASHLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Northborough, Massachusetts vs. Ashland, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Massachusetts is 4.2% more expensive than Northborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $78,147 in Ashland, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Northborough, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ashland, Massachusetts is more expensive than Northborough, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
36% more expensive in Ashland
than in Northborough, Massachusetts

Northborough, MA vs. Ashland, MA

Compared to Northborough, Ashland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

12.4% higher

Health

7.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Northborough, Massachusetts vs. Ashland, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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