San Luis Obispo, California vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 40.5% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $64,297 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Springfield
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower