Cost of Living Calculator - Northampton, Massachusetts vs West Chester, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 17.8% more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,910 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Northampton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in West Chester
than in Northampton, Massachusetts
Northampton, MA vs West Chester, PA
Compared to Northampton, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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