Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Bristol, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bristol, Connecticut is 10.9% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $55,429 in Bristol, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bristol, Connecticut is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Bristol
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Bristol, CT
Compared to Springfield, Bristol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% higher
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher