Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Alhambra, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alhambra, California is 80.9% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $90,445 in Alhambra, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alhambra, California is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
253% more expensive in Alhambra
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Alhambra, CA
Compared to Springfield, Alhambra is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  300.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  71.2% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher