Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 20.6% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $57,874 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Northampton
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower