What is a pro or con of living in Stratford, Connecticutcompared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Stratford.

What salary do I need to live in Stratford, Connecticut copmared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $107,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $140,808 in Stratford, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. STRATFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Stratford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stratford, Connecticut is 31.6% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $140,808 in Stratford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Stratford, Connecticut is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Stratford
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Stratford, CT

Compared to Springfield, Stratford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.2% higher

Commute

43.3% higher

Health

38.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

22.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Stratford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. Stratford, CT

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