Arlington, Massachusetts vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 38.4% cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,812 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Arlington, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Northampton
than in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, MA vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Arlington, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.4% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower