Pontiac, Michigan vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 10.4% more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $82,824 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pontiac, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Springfield
than in Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac, MI vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Pontiac, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower