What is a pro or con of living in Northampton, Massachusettscompared to Battle Creek, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 164% more expensive in Northampton.

What salary do I need to live in Northampton, Massachusetts copmared to Battle Creek, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Battle Creek, Michigan should increase to $64,724 in Northampton, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BATTLE CREEK vs. NORTHAMPTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 29.4% more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $64,724 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Battle Creek, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Northampton
than in Battle Creek, Michigan

Battle Creek, MI vs. Northampton, MA

Compared to Battle Creek, Northampton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

278.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.9% higher

Commute

10.5% lower

Health

5.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Battle Creek, Michigan vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Battle Creek, MI vs. Northampton, MA

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