Cost of Living Calculator - San Rafael, California vs Northampton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 51.5% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $24,282 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Northampton
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs Northampton, MA
Compared to San Rafael, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.5% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower

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