Springfield, MA
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$63,469
across all roles
Cost Index
82
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,188/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Springfield?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.79× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 82 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,696/mo, Springfield is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
82
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,188
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,696
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$55,588
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.79×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
3955
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Springfield
By gross annual salary
- $219,909
- $218,788
- $218,574
- $217,459
- $217,261
- $215,942
- $213,390
- $212,094
- $211,025
- $211,013
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,968/mo
- $10,900/mo
- $10,807/mo
- $10,702/mo
- $10,634/mo
- $10,571/mo
- $10,542/mo
- $10,427/mo
- $10,427/mo
- $10,307/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Springfield
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.