Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 9.4% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,277 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Springfield, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  40.9% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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