Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs Springfield, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 4.4% cheaper than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,729 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Springfield
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs Springfield, MA
Compared to Johnston, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% lower
      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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% higher
  Commute
  23.4% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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