Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Kansas City, Kansas


The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 10.1% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,695 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Kansas City, KS
Compared to Springfield, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  2.4% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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