Potomac, Maryland vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 52.1% cheaper than Potomac, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $23,947 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Potomac, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Springfield
than in Potomac, Maryland
Potomac, MD vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Potomac, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.1% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower