Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Springfield, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Oregon is 3.5% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $72,360 in Springfield, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Oregon is cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
25% cheaper in Springfield
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Springfield, OR
Compared to Worcester, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% lower
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower