Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Raytown, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raytown, Missouri is 7.8% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,091 in Raytown, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raytown, Missouri is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Raytown
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Raytown, MO
Compared to Springfield, Raytown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher