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

Median Home Cost is 180% more expensive in Medford.

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

A salary of $56,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $93,333 in Medford, 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. MEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 66.7% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $93,333 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Medford
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Medford, MA

Compared to Springfield, Medford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

261.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% higher

Commute

20.8% higher

Health

2.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

25.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. Medford, MA

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