What is the cost of living in West Springfield Town, MA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, West Springfield Town has an overall cost of living index of 116, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Massachusetts, West Springfield Town has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Massachusetts's index of 130.
The standard of living in West Springfield Town ranks as #15 most affordable out of the 113 places we measured in Massachusetts. By definition, that implies West Springfield Town ranks as the #98 most expensive place in the Bay State.
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West Springfield Town Cost Of Living Vs. Massachusetts
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in West Springfield Town. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in West Springfield Town is 108.
The Groceries index in West Springfield Town is 114.
The Health index in West Springfield Town is 120.
The Housing index in West Springfield Town is 115.
The Transportation index in West Springfield Town is 118.
The Utilities index in West Springfield Town is 120.
| Living Expense | West Springfield Town | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 120 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 120 | 114 | 100 |
West Springfield Town Cost Of Living Compared To Massachusetts Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
For more reading on cost of living around Massachusetts, check out:
- Most Expensive Cities In Massachusetts
- Most Affordable Cities In Massachusetts
- Average Rent In Massachusetts
Source: Cost-of-living index 2026, normalized to US average = 100
West Springfield Town, MA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Massachusetts, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in West Springfield Town is $375,602.
The Median Rent in West Springfield Town is $1,144.
The Median Income in West Springfield Town is $69,371.
The Home Value To Income in West Springfield Town is 5.4x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in West Springfield Town is 0.2x.
| Statistic | West Springfield Town | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $375,602 | $656,690 | $332,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,144 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Median Income | $69,371 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Home Value To Income | 5.4x | 6.3x | 4.1x |
| Rent To Monthly Income | 0.2x | 0.2x | 0.21x |
West Springfield Town, MA Costs By Category
Detailed West Springfield Town Services costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | West Springfield Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Shampoo | $1.42 | $1.28 |
| Movie | $12.85 | $12.13 |
| Bowling | $18.33 | $18 |
| Haircut | $33.78 | $24.26 |
| Beauty Salon | $58.55 | $45.56 |
Detailed West Springfield Town Groceries costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | West Springfield Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | $6.23 | $5.84 |
| Fried Chicken | $1.46 | $1.57 |
| Milk | $4.73 | $4.67 |
| Potatoes | $4.96 | $4.93 |
| Pizza | $10.79 | $12.09 |
| Beer | $10.49 | $10.41 |
| Toothpaste | $3.65 | $3.7 |
Detailed West Springfield Town Health costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | West Springfield Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Optometrist | $166.22 | $125.68 |
| Doctor | $182.5 | $135.78 |
| Dentist | $127.0 | $113.29 |
Detailed West Springfield Town Transportation costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | West Springfield Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | $3.34 | $3.46 |
| Tire Balancing | $71.63 | $59.92 |
Detailed West Springfield Town Utilities costs vs. Massachusetts
| Item | West Springfield Town | Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| All Electricity | $302.09 | $193.99 |
| Phone | $185.16 | $192.25 |
