Piscataway, New Jersey vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 15.3% cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,335 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Northampton
than in Piscataway, New Jersey
Piscataway, NJ vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Piscataway, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower