Centreville, VA vs Springfield, VA

Centreville is moderately more affordable than Springfield, with a 10% lower cost of living index. Centreville scores 153 compared to 170 for Springfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Springfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Centreville is $2,238/month compared to $2,643/month in Springfield — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Centreville is more affordable at $565,900 median vs $622,200.

Median household income in Centreville is $143,704 compared to $123,691 in Springfield (+16.2%). Centreville offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Centreville spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 25.6% in Springfield.