Denver, PA vs Northampton, PA

Denver, PA and Northampton, PA have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.4% difference in their overall index. Denver scores 90 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 Denver is $1,243/month compared to $1,156/month in Northampton — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Northampton is more affordable at $225,400 median vs $228,200.

Median household income in Denver is $88,201 compared to $82,719 in Northampton (+6.6%). While Denver is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Denver spend roughly 16.9% of their income on rent, more than the 16.8% in Northampton.