Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Bedford, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bedford, Indiana is 19.9% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,091 in Bedford, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bedford, Indiana is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Bedford
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Bedford, IN
Compared to Springfield, Bedford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower