Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Benicia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Benicia, California is 50.0% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,024 in Benicia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Benicia, California is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Benicia
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Benicia, CA
Compared to Northampton, Benicia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher