Alexandria, Virginia vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 24.8% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,133 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Northampton
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Alexandria, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower