Cost of Living in Northampton
The biggest cost-of-living factor in Northampton, Massachusetts is housing. The median home is priced around $725K, or about $385 per square foot.
With 20% down on a median-priced home, the estimated monthly mortgage payment (principal and interest) is about $3,762, plus roughly $842 per month in property taxes. Rates and down payment change this figure significantly.
Northampton's FY2025 residential property tax rate is $13.93 per $1,000 of assessed value. Combined with home prices, that gives a clear picture of the monthly cost of owning in Northampton.