San Francisco, California vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Virginia is 41.5% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $43,893 in Springfield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Virginia is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Springfield
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Springfield, VA
Compared to San Francisco, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower