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

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Somerville.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts should increase to $77,536 in Somerville, 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.

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NORTHAMPTON vs. SOMERVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, Massachusetts is 55.1% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $77,536 in Somerville, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Somerville
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. Somerville, MA

Compared to Northampton, Somerville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

55.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

131.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

23.5% higher

Health

0.3% lower

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Personal

21.5% higher

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Somerville, Massachusetts

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