What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Massachusettscompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Childcare is 31% more expensive in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Massachusetts copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $50,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $50,716 in Springfield, 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.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 1.4% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $50,716 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
31% more expensive in Springfield
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Springfield, MA

Compared to Albuquerque, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.8% higher

Commute

4.5% higher

Health

14.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. Springfield, MA

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