Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Springfield, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 10.8% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $62,410 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Springfield
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Springfield, MA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower