Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Stafford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stafford, Connecticut is 8.4% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,180 in Stafford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stafford, Connecticut is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Stafford
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Stafford, CT
Compared to Springfield, Stafford 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  21.2% higher
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher