Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Dayton, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Tennessee is 15.9% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,074 in Dayton, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Tennessee is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Dayton
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Dayton, TN
Compared to Springfield, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower