Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Junction City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Junction City, Kansas is 16.9% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,531 in Junction City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Junction City, Kansas is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Junction City
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Junction City, KS
Compared to Springfield, Junction City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower