Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 2.8% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $25,903 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% more expensive in Springfield
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Knoxville, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher