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Cost of Living in Springfield Center, NY

Population: 297 | New York

83
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Springfield Center is 17% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
41
Home Values
93
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Springfield Center, NY: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 83, Springfield Center, NY is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 17% cheaper than the national average and 29% below the New York state average of 111. Springfield Center is a small community of 297 residents.

The median household income in Springfield Center is $60,208, which is 20% lower than the national median of $75,149. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Everyday prices in the Utica-Rome, NY (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$60,208
vs US Median ($75,149)
-20%

Housing

Median Home Value
$125,000
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$794/mo

Everyday Prices in Springfield Center

BLS Average Prices for the Utica-Rome, NY (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.98
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.43
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.92
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.80
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.03
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.25
Electricity
per kWh
+31% vs US

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