Princeton, New Jersey vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 28.8% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,618 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Northampton
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to Princeton, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower