Amherst, New Hampshire vs. Ipswich, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ipswich, Massachusetts is 14.0% more expensive than Amherst, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $57,004 in Ipswich, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ipswich, Massachusetts is more expensive than Amherst, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Ipswich
than in Amherst, New Hampshire
Amherst, NH vs. Ipswich, MA
Compared to Amherst, Ipswich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower