San Francisco, California vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 56.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $43,238 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Northampton
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to San Francisco, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower