Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 8.4% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,344 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Montpelier
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to Springfield, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher