Columbia, Missouri vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 2.6% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $169,226 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Springfield
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Columbia, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher