West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 3.6% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,800 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
26% more expensive in Springfield
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to West Des Moines, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% higher
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher