Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Franklin, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin, Kentucky is 17.6% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $82,410 in Franklin, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin, Kentucky is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Franklin
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Franklin, KY
Compared to Springfield, Franklin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower