Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 16.8% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,759 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Springfield
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Ann Arbor, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher