Springfield, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 26.5% cheaper than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $36,765 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Springfield, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower