Austin, Texas vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 28.8% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $106,762 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Springfield
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Austin, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% lower
      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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower