Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Springfield, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Virginia is 39.5% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $118,535 in Springfield, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Virginia is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Springfield
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Springfield, VA
Compared to Raleigh, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher