Bloomington, Indiana vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 4.2% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $60,688 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% more expensive in Springfield
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Bloomington, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  33.6% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher