Harvard, Massachusetts vs. Amherst, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New Hampshire is 18.9% cheaper than Harvard, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,572 in Amherst, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Harvard, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New Hampshire is cheaper than Harvard, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Amherst
than in Harvard, Massachusetts
Harvard, MA vs. Amherst, NH
Compared to Harvard, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  1.2% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher