Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 59.1% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $69,983 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Seattle
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Northampton, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.1% higher
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% lower
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher