What is a pro or con of living in Brockton, Massachusettscompared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 5% more expensive in Brockton.

What salary do I need to live in Brockton, Massachusetts copmared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts should increase to $85,664 in Brockton, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTHAMPTON vs. BROCKTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Brockton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brockton, Massachusetts is 14.2% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $85,664 in Brockton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Brockton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Brockton
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. Brockton, MA

Compared to Northampton, Brockton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% lower

Commute

57.4% higher

Health

0.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Brockton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Northampton, MA vs. Brockton, MA

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