Baltimore, Maryland vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 0.9% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,570 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Springfield
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Baltimore, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher