What is a pro or con of living in Springfield, Virginiacompared to Hershey, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 79% more expensive in Springfield.

What salary do I need to live in Springfield, Virginia copmared to Hershey, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $97,000 in Hershey, Pennsylvania should increase to $134,743 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.

HERSHEY vs. SPRINGFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Virginia is 38.9% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $134,743 in Springfield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Springfield
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey, PA vs. Springfield, VA

Compared to Hershey, Springfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

113.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

43.8% higher

Health

6.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

15.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hershey, PA vs. Springfield, VA

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