What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Virginiacompared to Amherst, New York?

Median Home Cost is 76% more expensive in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Virginia copmared to Amherst, New York?

A salary of $100,000 in Amherst, New York should increase to $158,667 in Springfield, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AMHERST vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Amherst, New York vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Virginia is 58.7% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $158,667 in Springfield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Virginia is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Springfield
than in Amherst, New York

Amherst, NY vs. Springfield, VA

Compared to Amherst, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

58.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

114.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

36.3% higher

Health

2.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

29.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Amherst, New York vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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