What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Massachusettscompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 60% cheaper in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Massachusetts copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $46,000 in Bellingham, Washington could decrease to $34,388 in Springfield, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLINGHAM vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 25.2% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,388 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Springfield
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Springfield, MA

Compared to Bellingham, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

61.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

61.5% higher

Commute

13.9% higher

Health

6.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellingham, WA vs. Springfield, MA

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