Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Athol, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athol, Massachusetts is 5.0% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,497 in Athol, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athol, Massachusetts is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Athol
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Athol, MA
Compared to Springfield, Athol is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  5.0% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher