Median rent is 37% lower in Spring ($1,656/mo vs $2,643/mo). Buying is cheaper in Spring, where the median home runs $221,300 versus $622,200. Households earn more in Springfield ($123,691 vs $86,888 a year). Overall, the two cities have a nearly identical cost of living index (90.0).
City A
Spring, TX
City B
Springfield, VA
How much would you need to earn in Springfield, VA to maintain your standard of living from Spring, TX?
Equivalent salary in Springfield, VA
$75,000
Costs are about the same in both cities.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Spring
Texas
Springfield
Virginia
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in Spring — median rent of $1,656/mo versus $2,643/mo in Springfield, a 37% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Springfield: the median home is $622,200 versus $221,300 in Spring — 64% more expensive.
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Texas has no state income tax, while Virginia tops out at 5.75% — giving Spring a clear advantage for high earners. Sales tax is 6.25% in Texas and 5.30% in Virginia; Springfield has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Spring
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.25%
Springfield
Income tax: 5.75%
Sales tax: 5.30%
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Springfield if you prioritize higher median household income ($123,691/yr).
Pick Spring if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,656/mo median).
Pick Spring if you prioritize no state income tax.
Is Spring cheaper than Springfield?
Spring is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 90.0 versus 90.0 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Spring.
How much is rent in Spring vs Springfield?
Median rent is $1,656/mo in Spring, TX and $2,643/mo in Springfield, VA. Spring, TX has the lower rent by about 37%.
Which has higher salaries — Spring or Springfield?
Median household income is $86,888 in Spring, TX and $123,691 in Springfield, VA. Springfield, VA has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Spring or Springfield?
Texas has no state income tax. Virginia has a top rate of 5.75%.
What salary do I need in Springfield to match my Spring income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Spring, TX is equivalent to roughly $100,000 in Springfield, VA (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology