Waterloo, Iowa vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 27.9% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $319,792 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Springfield
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Waterloo, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% higher
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher