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

Median Home Cost is 63% more expensive in Watertown Town.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Northampton, Massachusetts should increase to $71,043 in Watertown Town, 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. WATERTOWN TOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown Town, Massachusetts is 42.1% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,043 in Watertown Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Watertown Town
than in Northampton, Massachusetts

Northampton, MA vs. Watertown Town, MA

Compared to Northampton, Watertown Town is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

96.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.1% higher

Commute

14.8% higher

Health

0.3% lower

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Personal

22.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Northampton, Massachusetts vs. Watertown Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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