Putnam, Connecticut vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 5.8% cheaper than Putnam, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $47,086 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Putnam, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Putnam, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Springfield
than in Putnam, Connecticut
Putnam, CT vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Putnam, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower