Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Forest City, Iowa


The cost of living in Forest City, Iowa is 17.3% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,054 in Forest City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Iowa is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Forest City
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Forest City, IA
Compared to Springfield, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  35.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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