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Moving from Greeley, CO to Springfield, MA

Moving from Greeley, CO to Springfield, MA is a 1883 mi cross-country relocation — about 34h 35m of driving through 10 states. At this range professional movers, a PODS or U-Pack container, or an auto-transport service are usually on the table. The sections below pull current BEA cost-of-living, Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS, BLS wages, and NOAA climate normals for a side-by-side view.

1883 mi · 34h 35m by car · MA → CT → NY → PA → OH → IN → IL → IA → NE → CO

COL -4.1% Home values -29.9% Δ -2.7°F annual

Distance & route

Driving

1883 mi

Drive time

34h 35m

States

Fuel (25 mpg)

75 gal

Route through	MA → CT → NY → PA → OH → IN → IL → IA → NE → CO
Primary highways	I 80, I 80 EXPRESS, I 84
Major cities en route	Hartford, Waterbury, New Haven, Bridgeport, Stamford

Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Cost of living

	Greeley	Springfield	U.S. avg
All items (RPP)	100.176	96.061	100.0
Rents	81.997	154.996	100.0
Goods	96.052	97.015	100.0
Services	112.599	75.781	100.0

Springfield and Greeley are close on the overall BEA RPP (100.176 vs 96.061); rent and services often drive the real difference.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level · MSA-level); 2024.

Housing prices

Greeley — typical home

$420,464

Springfield — typical home

$294,613

Greeley — typical rent

$1,419/mo

Springfield — typical rent

$1,722/mo

Housing gap is large: Springfield typical home at $294,613 is 4.1% under Greeley at $420,464 (Zillow, 2026-03).

YoY change: Greeley -1.6%, Springfield +3.5%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normals	Greeley	Springfield
Annual avg temperature	52°F	49°F
January avg low	18°F	16°F
July avg high	92°F	85°F
Annual snowfall	34.9"	—
Annual precipitation	14.7"	45.2"

Climate is roughly comparable on the annual mean — 52.1°F vs 49.4°F per NOAA 1991–2020 normals.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: GREELEY UNC, CO US, WESTFIELD BARNES MUNI AP, MA US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023	Greeley	Springfield
Population	109,421	154,751
Median household income	$68,650	$51,339
Median age	32.5	33.7
Bachelor's degree or higher	15.9%	10.8%
Avg household size	2.81	2.67

Median household income in Springfield is 4.1% below Greeley ($68,650 vs $51,339, ACS 5-year 2023).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.

Jobs & wages

Greeley MSA — median wage

$50,140

Springfield MSA — median wage

—

Greeley MSA — employment

111,210

Springfield MSA — employment

—

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Moving between Colorado and Massachusetts

Colorado income tax

4.4% top marginal

Massachusetts income tax

9% top marginal

State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Massachusetts's DMV for the current deadline to transfer driver license and vehicle registration after establishing residency. Consult a tax professional for your specific filing situation — state tax treatment depends on residency, sourcing, and reciprocity agreements.

Best time to move

Moving companies typically charge 20–30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.

To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.

Winter driving along this route

Lake-effect off Lake Ontario can shut down I-81 and I-90 for hours in winter — check 511NY.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg can see chain requirements in heavy winter storms.
Mountain passes on I-70 west of Denver and on I-25 near Raton can close for snow November through April — check CDOT alerts before departure.

State DOT 511 phone or web services provide real-time road conditions year-round.

Frequently asked

Is Springfield more expensive than Greeley?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Springfield is 4.1% lower than Greeley (96.061 vs 100.176, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

How does household income compare in Greeley vs Springfield?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $51,339 in Springfield vs $68,650 in Greeley — a 25.2% lower figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

How far is Springfield, MA from Greeley, CO?

The driving distance is 1883 mi and the route typically takes 34h 35m via I 80 and I 80 EXPRESS. The trip crosses 10 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

How much do homes cost in Springfield compared to Greeley?

Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $294,613 in Springfield vs $420,464 in Greeley — a 29.9% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.

When is the best time to move from Greeley to Springfield?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 1883 mi drive, weather on the route matters too — see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.

Plan the move

Estimate costs with our moving cost calculator, or see where else to move from Greeley.

City profiles: Greeley, CO · Springfield, MA.