Springfield, Virginia vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 27.7% cheaper than Springfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $127,317 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Springfield, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Springfield, Virginia
Springfield, VA vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Springfield, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% lower
      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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower