Harrisonburg, Virginia vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 3.5% more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $228,698 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Harrisonburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% more expensive in Springfield
than in Harrisonburg, Virginia
Harrisonburg, VA vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Harrisonburg, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher