Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 30.4% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,806 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Northampton
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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