Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 12.2% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $89,729 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Fresno
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Springfield, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher