Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 16.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,144 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Springfield
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  35.8% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher