Mesa, Arizona vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 2.7% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $95,865 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Northampton
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Mesa, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher