Springfield, MA Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Springfield, Massachusetts?
$3,840 / month
for a family, 28.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $46,080 for the year for a family.
$3,400 / month
for a single person, 28.7% less expensive than the national average A total of $40,800 for the year for a single person.

Springfield cost of living score
96.2
Less expensive
3.8% lower
than the US average
24.5% lower
than the Massachusetts average
Springfield, Massachusetts gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average and 24.5% lower than the average for Massachusetts.

Springfield, MA

Housing costs in Springfield?
A typical home costs $240,800, which is 28.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 56.8% less expensive than the average Massachusetts home, at $557,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Springfield costs $1,260 per month, which is 11.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 69.8% cheaper than the state average of $2,140.

Can I afford Springfield?
To live comfortably in Springfield, Massachusetts, a minimum annual income of $46,080 for a family, and $40,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Springfield?
Living in Springfield, Massachusetts has a tendency to come with an above average cost of living when compared to other cities around the United States. Median house values come in close to $150K while monthly rent for a one bedroom typically stands at about $1,150 - 1,400 depending on location or building type selected. Food items and utilities are mostly within what’s found across the country while taxes tend to remain higher than most other parts of Massachusetts.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSpringfieldMassachusettsUnited States
  96.2127.5100.0
  103.6108.9100
  91.390.2100.0
  77.4175.0100.0
  $240,800$557,300$338,100
  112.6112.9100
  93.4107.9100.0
  125.1147.9100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

Springfield is experiencing a rejeuvenation. Does the city have issues? Of course, what medium-sized city doesn't? During the past year, a new $1 billion MGM  More

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This city has a bad rep that is unwarranted. I just bought a terrific little house in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Everywhere I go in this town, people are  More

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Over 10 years ago

I just moved to Springfield almost a year now. I moved there because I know the housing stock there is plentiful. It's also very affordable. The most affordable place to  More

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