Prairie Village, Kansas vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 15.2% cheaper than Prairie Village, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $42,403 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Prairie Village, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Prairie Village, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Springfield
than in Prairie Village, Kansas
Prairie Village, KS vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Prairie Village, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower