Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 13.8% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,922 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Springfield
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Cedar Falls, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  52.6% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher