Cost of Living Calculator - Fairmont, West Virginia vs Springfield, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 19.3% more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $59,650 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fairmont, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Springfield
than in Fairmont, West Virginia
Fairmont, WV vs Springfield, MA
Compared to Fairmont, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.2% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  26.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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