West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Northampton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 2.3% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $48,843 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Northampton
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Northampton, MA
Compared to West Palm Beach, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower