Cost of Living Calculator - Federal Way, Washington vs Northampton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 21.3% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,336 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Northampton
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs Northampton, MA
Compared to Federal Way, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.3% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower

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