What is a pro or con of living in Grass Valley, Californiacompared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Grass Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Grass Valley, California copmared to Northampton, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts should increase to $89,716 in Grass Valley, California (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. GRASS VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Grass Valley, California is 19.6% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $89,716 in Grass Valley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Grass Valley
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. Grass Valley, CA

Compared to Northampton, Grass Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

29.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

9.4% lower

Health

34.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Grass Valley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Northampton, MA vs. Grass Valley, CA

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