What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Massachusettscompared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 13% more expensive in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Massachusetts copmared to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $57,000 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $59,588 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.

HARRISBURG vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 4.5% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,588 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Springfield
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA vs. Springfield, MA

Compared to Harrisburg, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

223.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

5.8% higher

Health

16.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Harrisburg, PA vs. Springfield, MA

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