Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 17.0% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,397 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Columbus
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Springfield, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower