Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 6.7% cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $69,953 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Northampton, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower