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Unity, ME vs Northampton, MA

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Is it cheaper to live in Northampton or is it cheaper to live in Unity?
- Northampton is 15.9% more expensive than Unity.

Which city has more affordable housing, Northampton or Unity?
- Northampton housing costs are 81.7% more expensive than Unity housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Unity or is Health Care more affordable in Northampton.
- Health related expenses are 11.4% less in Northampton.
 Unity, MENorthampton, MAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock102.8100
 Food & Groceries107.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock89.5100
 Housing67.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$402,400$338,100
 Utilities107  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock86.4100
 Miscellaneous90.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to  More

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The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable  More

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Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  More

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