Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 10.1% cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $107,824 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Springfield
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower