Tempe, Arizona vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 6.3% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $46,847 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Northampton
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Tempe, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher