Chillicothe, OH vs Springfield, OH

Springfield is moderately more affordable than Chillicothe, with a 8.3% lower cost of living index. Chillicothe scores 70 compared to 64 for Springfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chillicothe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chillicothe is $842/month compared to $805/month in Springfield — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Springfield is more affordable at $107,600 median vs $145,900.

Median household income in Chillicothe is $49,193 compared to $45,883 in Springfield (+7.2%). The higher salaries in Chillicothe partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chillicothe spend roughly 20.5% of their income on rent, less than the 21.1% in Springfield.