Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2026 Compare Cities Education:
Springfield, VA vs California, MD

Change Cities
Highlights
- California spends 13.3% less per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.5% higher in California than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- California had 9.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, VACalifornia, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,242$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,245$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6384573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews
Jennifer · Springfield, VA
Parks and Playgrounds
Over 12 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

   |    Reply
Tom · Springfield, VA
Quality of life issues
Over 14 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

   |    Reply
Fran · Springfield, VA
Peaceful, with easy access to everything
Over 14 years ago

Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Springfield

See all reviews
Reviews for California    1 Reviews
Pamala · Hollywood, MD
Southern Maryland...what I like to call the REAL S
Over 16 years ago

I am not a true Southern Marylander but I have learned to truly appreciate the qualities of MY county and to recognize how Saint Mary's county is really different from  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of California

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Ladson, South CarolinaCharleston, South CarolinaCompare
 Palm Coast, FloridaRoyal Palm Beach, FloridaCompare
 Bentonville, ArkansasBroken Arrow, OklahomaCompare
 Galax, VirginiaWaynesville, North CarolinaCompare
 Loveland, ColoradoOjai, CaliforniaCompare
 Texarkana, TexasBloomington, IndianaCompare
 Pompano Beach, FloridaPeabody, MassachusettsCompare
 Rye Brook, New YorkHarrison, New YorkCompare
 Rochester Hills, MichiganRiverside, CaliforniaCompare
 Parkland, WisconsinSuperior, WisconsinCompare

Learn More About Springfield, Virginia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About California, Maryland
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.