Cost of Living Calculator - Scranton, Pennsylvania vs Northampton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 33.5% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $66,772 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Northampton
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs Northampton, MA
Compared to Scranton, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  336.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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