Queens, New York vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 45.3% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $27,362 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Springfield
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Queens, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower