Dallas, Texas vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 8.8% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $82,069 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Springfield
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Dallas, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower