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Is West Springfield Town, MA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,31725% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$74,817about $6,235/month · 14% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$321,5003% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.3 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,680 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 12 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Springfield Town
$1,317
Saugus
$2,879
Milton
$3,500+
Agawam Town
$1,386
Bridgewater Town
$2,457
Danvers
$2,471
Melrose
$2,868

How much do households earn in West Springfield Town?

Under $25k
14.4%
$25k–50k
25.1%
$50k–100k
30.4%
$100k–150k
14.9%
$150k+
9.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Springfield Town

SizeWest Springfield TownU.S. average
Studio$916$1,338
1 bedroom$1,078$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,455$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,507$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,383$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is West Springfield Town overall?

Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
128
Goods (food, clothes…)
99
Utilities
152
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for West Springfield Town, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in West Springfield Town

🏛️ Property tax$4,380a year · 1.36% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$153a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Springfield Town

Commute to work19.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree34%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home58.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Springfield Town?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $914 a month less.

Renting
$1,317
Owning
$2,231

Owning assumes a typical $321,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,150 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Springfield Town, MA?

Renting in West Springfield Town costs a median of about $1,317 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.

How much do I need to make to live in West Springfield Town?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,680 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Springfield Town cheap or expensive?

West Springfield Town is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $74,817. It ranks 12th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Springfield Town?

The median homeowner in West Springfield Town pays $4,380 a year in property taxes, about 1.36% of the median home value.

Is West Springfield Town more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in West Springfield Town?

The median home value in West Springfield Town is $321,500, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.

28,772 people live in West Springfield Town. Numbers are typical (middle) values.