What is a pro or con of living in Rochester, New Hampshirecompared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in Rochester.

What salary do I need to live in Rochester, New Hampshire copmared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $85,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $88,230 in Rochester, New Hampshire (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. ROCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Rochester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New Hampshire is 3.8% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $88,230 in Rochester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Rochester
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Rochester, NH

Compared to Springfield, Rochester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

6.6% lower

Health

9.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Rochester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. Rochester, NH

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