Athol, Massachusetts vs. Harvard, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harvard, Massachusetts is 57.4% more expensive than Athol, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $78,697 in Harvard, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Athol, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harvard, Massachusetts is more expensive than Athol, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Harvard
than in Athol, Massachusetts
Athol, MA vs. Harvard, MA
Compared to Athol, Harvard is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower