Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 17.3% cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $41,338 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Springfield
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Cranston, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower