Boston, Massachusetts vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 46.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,992 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Springfield
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Boston, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.8% lower