What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Massachusettscompared to Gainesville, Florida?

Taxes is 39% more expensive in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Massachusetts copmared to Gainesville, Florida?

A salary of $62,771 in Gainesville, Florida should increase to $64,236 in Springfield, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GAINESVILLE vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Gainesville, Florida vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 2.3% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $64,236 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Taxes
39% more expensive in Springfield
than in Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, FL vs. Springfield, MA

Compared to Gainesville, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.8% higher

Commute

14.6% higher

Health

15.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Gainesville, Florida vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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