McAllen, Texas vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 16.9% more expensive than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $87,659 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Springfield
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Mcallen, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher