What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Massachusettscompared to Christiansburg, Virginia?

Transportation is 28% more expensive in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Massachusetts copmared to Christiansburg, Virginia?

A salary of $90,000 in Christiansburg, Virginia should increase to $95,166 in Springfield, Massachusetts (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.

CHRISTIANSBURG vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 5.7% more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,166 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Christiansburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
28% more expensive in Springfield
than in Christiansburg, Virginia

Christiansburg, VA vs. Springfield, MA

Compared to Christiansburg, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

16.7% higher

Commute

28.8% higher

Health

22.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Christiansburg, VA vs. Springfield, MA

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