Assisted living residents in West Springfield pay monthly median rates of $5,048 for services. While this is several hundred dollars higher than the U.S. norm of $4,500, it’s 22% lower than the Massachusetts average. It’s also cost-effective compared to rates in other surveyed cities throughout the state, including Barnstable Town, where facilities charge $7,000 per month for care. Similarly, in Boston, monthly fees exceed West Springfield’s norm by 35%, and in Worcester, care costs are about $640 more than in West Springfield. On the other hand, seniors may save money by opting for care in Pittsfield, where assisted living residents pay $2,084 per month on average.