Bedford, Iowa vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 31.2% more expensive than Bedford, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,397 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bedford, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Springfield
than in Bedford, Iowa
Bedford, IA vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Bedford, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% higher
      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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  36.5% higher
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher