What is a pro or con of living in Bedford, Massachusettscompared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 261% more expensive in Bedford.

What salary do I need to live in Bedford, Massachusetts copmared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $60,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $105,081 in Bedford, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Massachusetts is 75.1% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $105,081 in Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
261% more expensive in Bedford
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Bedford, MA

Compared to Springfield, Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

75.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

326.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

2.0% higher

Health

2.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

26.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. Bedford, MA

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