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

Median Home Cost is 67% more expensive in Medford.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts should increase to $72,749 in Medford, 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. MEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 45.5% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,749 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Medford
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. Medford, MA

Compared to Northampton, Medford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

97.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% lower

Commute

30.6% higher

Health

0.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

21.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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