Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Joshua Tree, California


The cost of living in Joshua Tree, California is 12.6% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,450 in Joshua Tree, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joshua Tree, California is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Joshua Tree
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Joshua Tree, CA
Compared to Springfield, Joshua Tree is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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