What is a pro or con of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 25% more expensive in Downingtown.

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

A salary of $80,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts should increase to $90,085 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania (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. DOWNINGTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is 12.6% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $90,085 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Downingtown
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. Downingtown, PA

Compared to Northampton, Downingtown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

10.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

8.8% higher

Health

17.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Northampton, MA vs. Downingtown, PA

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