What is a pro or con of living in North Adams, Massachusettscompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 67% cheaper in North Adams.

What salary do I need to live in North Adams, Massachusetts copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $27,379 in North Adams, 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.

BOSTON vs. NORTH_ADAMS
Cost of Living Comparison

Boston, Massachusetts vs. North Adams, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Adams, Massachusetts is 45.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,379 in North Adams, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Adams, Massachusetts is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in North Adams
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. North_Adams, MA

Compared to Boston, North_Adams is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

77.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.5% lower

Commute

44.9% lower

Health

11.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. North Adams, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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