Columbia, South Carolina vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Virginia is 69.0% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $231,522 in Springfield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Virginia is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
196% more expensive in Springfield
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Springfield, VA
Compared to Columbia, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% higher
      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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  66.6% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher