What is a pro or con of living in Northampton, Massachusettscompared to Tacoma, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 11% cheaper in Northampton.

What salary do I need to live in Northampton, Massachusetts copmared to Tacoma, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Tacoma, Washington could decrease to $44,703 in Northampton, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TACOMA vs. NORTHAMPTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Tacoma, Washington vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 10.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,703 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Northampton
than in Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma, WA vs. Northampton, MA

Compared to Tacoma, Northampton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

2.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

66.7% higher

Commute

27.6% lower

Health

1.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Tacoma, Washington vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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