Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Auburn, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Maine is 3.3% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,371 in Auburn, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Maine is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
48% cheaper in Auburn
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Auburn, ME
Compared to Springfield, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher