Boiling Springs, PA vs Northampton, PA

Boiling Springs, PA and Northampton, PA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 3.6% difference in their overall index. Boiling Springs scores 91 while Northampton scores 88 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Boiling Springs is $910/month compared to $1,156/month in Northampton — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Boiling Springs has cheaper rent, Northampton actually has lower median home values ($225,400 vs $362,700).

Median household income in Boiling Springs is $114,013 compared to $82,719 in Northampton (+37.8%). While Boiling Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Boiling Springs spend roughly 9.6% of their income on rent, less than the 16.8% in Northampton.