Northampton, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Northampton, Massachusetts?
$6,420 / month
for a family, 18.9% more expensive than the national average A total of $77,040 for the year for a family.
$3,933 / month
for a single person, 17.5% less expensive than the national average A total of $47,200 for the year for a single person.

Northampton cost of living score
102.8
More expensive
2.8% higher
than the US average
19.4% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Northampton, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 102.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 2.8% higher than the U.S. average and 19.4% higher than the average for Massachusetts.

Northampton, MA

Housing costs in Northampton?
A typical home costs $402,400, which is 19.0% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.8% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Northampton costs $1,460 per month, which is 2.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 46.6% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Northampton?
To live comfortably in Northampton, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $77,040 for a family, and $47,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Northampton?
The cost of living in Northampton, MA is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the US. The median home price is around $293,000 and is one of the most reasonable in Massachusetts. Groceries and health care are also relatively low cost, making it a great place for those on a budget to live. Transportation costs are also quite low with public transit available at an affordable rate and the town's walkability score being very high. In addition, utilities can be reliably found at reasonable prices and there are plenty of community activities like music venues and outdoor spaces that provide enjoyable diversions for free or at a low cost.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock$557,300$338,100
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  128.6  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to  More

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The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable  More

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Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  More

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