Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 28.1% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,061 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Springfield, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% lower
  Commute
  33.7% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher