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BOSTON vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Springfield, Illinois

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 50.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,864 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Springfield
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs Springfield, IL

Compared to Boston, Springfield is:

Homeowner

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50.8% lower

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15.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

82.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.2% lower

Commute

46.9% lower

Health

24.6% higher

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Personal

28.5% lower

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