Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Fall River, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fall River, Massachusetts is 2.8% cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,578 in Fall River, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fall River, Massachusetts is cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Fall River
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Fall River, MA
Compared to Northampton, Fall River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower